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Qatar 2022: Who has the most World Cup goals for France?

The reigning champions are having extraordinary performances looking for the title in Qatar 2022. Read here to find out who has the most World Cup goals so far for France.

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By miguel angel fernandez castro

Kylian Mbappe of France
© Stu Forster/Getty ImagesKylian Mbappe of France

Franceare trying to become only the third team in history that win back-to-back editionsof the World Cup.Italydid it in 1934 and 1938 with greatplayers such as Angelo Schiavio and Silvio Piola. Then,Brazil also completed the feat in 1958 and 1962 with a stellar roster led by a youngster namedPele.

Francestarted the group stage in theQatar 2022 World Cupwith comfortable wins againstAustraliaand Denmark, but finished with a loss facingTunisia. In theRound of 16, they eliminatedPoland(3-1) and in the quarterfinals survived a thriller withEngland(2-1). Then, in the semifals, Les BleusdefeatedMorocco.

Throughout this extraordinary campaign, there have been important names on attack who have left their mark in the Qatar 2022 World Cup scoring list. Read here to find out who has the most World Cup goals for France.

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Who has the most World Cup goals for France?

Kylian Mbappe has the most goals scored for France in the Qatar 2022 World Cup with eight.Mbappe gothis first goal during a 4-1 victory againstAustralia. Then, in the second game of Group D, the striker made the two goals which gave his squad a 2-1 win overDenmarkand a ticket to the Round of 16 where he made two more facing Poland. In the final, Mbappegot threegoals.

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At 23-years old, Kylian Mbappe already has twelvetotal goals in World Cup history. At this pace, it’s very probable that he will eventually surpass the top scorer ever in the tournament: Miroslav Klose (16).

Olivier Giroud is also having an amazing performance in the Qatar 2022 World Cup with four goals. During the Round of 16 match against Poland, Giroud became the top scorer in France’s history.

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