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Following France's 0-4 halftime deficit and eventual loss to England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, Kylian Mbappé delivered a strong second-half performance with two goals and an assist, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, temporarily surpassing Lionel Messi. Hours after the match, Mbappé posted a surprising Instagram story featuring Spanish actress Ester Expósito wearing a full France national team kit, including the captain's armband and his number 10 jersey. The post was quickly deleted, an unusual move for the usually discreet Real Madrid striker after a defeat. The story was widely shared on social media before its removal.
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By Allan Brevi | July 19, 2026 — 10:05 | 1 min read
Despite France's defeat against England in the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé once again made an impression. After a catastrophic first half for Les Bleus, who went into the dressing room trailing 0–4, the French captain sparked a second-half revolt with a brace and an assist.
This performance allowed him to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, temporarily surpassing Lionel Messi — who could reclaim that status if he scores in the final against Spain.
A Surprising Social Media Post
A few hours after the match, Mbappé posted a surprising story on Instagram alongside Spanish actress Ester Expósito. In the image, Expósito appeared wearing a full France national team kit, complete with the captain's armband and the mythical number 10 jersey of the French player.
The funny and unusual scene was quickly shared across social media — before the Real Madrid striker ultimately decided to delete the post. This move is rather rare for Mbappé, who is generally very discreet on social media after a defeat.
Kylian Mbappé posted this story on Instagram before quickly deleting it 😭 https://t.co/P43beShZma — Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) July 19, 2026
Published: 19/07/2026 — 10:05 Updated: 19/07/2026 — 10:06
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