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Kylian Mbappe Scores Seventh World Cup Goal on Penalty Against Paraguay

Mbappe sent Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way from the spot to put France ahead.

Adrien Rabiot Kylian Mbappe during France v Senegal on 16 June 2026 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at NY/NJ Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
Adrien Rabiot Kylian Mbappe during France v Seneg…      Kylian Mbappe France    Bryan Berlin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 5, 2026 at 1:37 AM PDT

Kylian Mbappe has seven goals at the 2026 World Cup.

The French striker converted a penalty against Paraguay, sending goalkeeper Orlando Gill the wrong way to put France in front, BBC Sport reported. The finish was composed, with Mbappe showing no hesitation from the spot.

The goal marks Mbappe's seventh of the tournament, a total that places him among the top individual scoring runs in recent World Cup history. France and Paraguay were meeting in a knockout stage contest, with France carrying the momentum of a striker in form.

Mbappe has been central to France's campaign throughout, and the penalty against Paraguay added to a run that has drawn attention from fans and analysts worldwide.

Kylian Mbappe lining up for France on 27 March 2018.
Kylian Mbappe lining up for France on 27 March 20…      Kylian Mbappe France    Кирилл Венедиктов / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)