Kylian Mbappé scored a brace on Monday to lift France to a 3-0 clean sheet win over Iraq.
What happened?
Mbappé's goals came in the 14th and 66th minutes, with the first being his second-ever World Cup goal in the first half.
He moved the ball up the left sidelines, passed it off to Michael Olisse, and then drilled it from outside the 18-yard box into the top left corner.
The second goal came off some shambolic Iraq play, with defender Zaid Tahseen trying to pass off a goal kick to Ahmed Basil, but France's Ousmane Dembele picked up the ball and crossed it back to Mbappé.
Why it matters for Kylian Mbappé
Mbappé's goals have posed the question of whether he will be able to have a long career like Messi and Ronaldo to take the record to the next level.
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted that he isn’t sure if Mbappé will have as long a career as Messi, but as long as his star is healthy and on the field, he’ll give himself a chance.
What comes next?
Mbappé has four goals in two World Cup games, merely nine shy of tying France’s Just Fontaine record for the single most goals scored in one FIFA Men's World Cup.
Mbappé became France’s all-time goal scorer in its opener against Senegal and is tied with Germany's Miroslav Klose for the second-most World Cup goals at 16.
He is now within two goals of Messi for the World Cup record, and his teammates are confident he can break it.
"It’s a luxury to have a player like Kylian," France midfielder Manu Kone said of Mbappé after the win.
Mbappé's performance on Monday was nothing short of extraordinary, and he will look to continue his scoring streak in the next match.
On 22 Jun, Mbappé proved that he is a force to be reckoned with, and his goals have given France a spot in the knockout round for the fourth consecutive World Cup.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Mbappé to see if he can lead France to victory and break Messi's record.
With his speed and skill on the field, Mbappé is certainly capable of achieving great things, and his teammates are behind him all the way.
"It’s incredible," France defender Jules Koundé said of Mbappé.
Mbappé's focus is on the team's performance, and he knows that the further they go in the competition, the tougher the challenges will be.
"We know that the further we go in the competition, the tougher the challenges will be," Mbappé said.
For now, Mbappé is just taking it one game at a time and enjoying the ride.
And with his impressive performance on Monday, he has given France a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.
The World Cup is full of surprises, but one thing is certain - Kylian Mbappé is a player to watch.
He has the skill, the speed, and the determination to lead France to victory, and his teammates are confident in his abilities.
As the tournament continues, Mbappé will look to add to his goal tally and lead France to the top.
With his brilliant performance on Monday, he has shown that he is a force to be reckoned with, and his goals have given France a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.