Barrios: Mbappé is making history at the 2026 World Cup

Published Jul 3, 04:25 PM UTC

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Former Paraguay striker Lucas Barrios, who played for Montpellier, has praised Kylian Mbappé's performances at the 2026 World Cup, stating that the French forward is 'writing history.' Barrios commented ahead of the Round of 16 match between Paraguay and France, scheduled for Saturday at 11 PM. He emphasized that the outcome of the game will heavily depend on Mbappé's form, as the French star is having a stellar tournament. The article, published on July 3, 2026, by L'Équipe, highlights Barrios' admiration for Mbappé's impact on the World Cup.

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Lucas Barrios, former Paraguay striker (10 goals in 36 caps) and ex-Montpellier player (2014–2015), has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Round of 16 clash between his beloved national team and France at the 2026 World Cup (Saturday, 11 PM).

According to the former center-forward, the outcome of the match will hinge on the form of Kylian Mbappé, who is enjoying a stellar tournament.

"He is writing history," Barrios said of the French star.

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Original headline: Barrios : «Mbappé est en train d’écrire l’histoire»

Original language: FR-FR

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