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Iraq's plan to stop Mbappé? Ask to play 3 keepers (opens original article in a new tab)

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Kylian Mbappé set France's national team goal-scoring record in his first World Cup game, passing Pelé on the World Cup list, while Iraq's coach joked about using three goalkeepers to stop him.

  • Mbappé passed Pelé on the World Cup goal-scoring list and set France's national team goal-scoring record in his first World Cup game of the tournament.
  • Iraq coach Graham Arnold joked about asking to play three goalkeepers to stop Mbappé but was denied.
  • Mbappé is on track to potentially overtake France's international appearance records and is considered a top contender for greatest World Cup player status.

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