Mbappé denied a third straight World Cup final, stays even with Messi in Golden Boot race
France's loss to Spain in the World Cup semi-finals ended Kylian Mbappé's hopes for a third consecutive final appearance. Mbappé remains in a tight race with Lionel Messi for the tournament's Golden Boot award.
Why it matters
The performance of global superstars like Mbappé and Messi is a primary driver of viewership and commercial interest in the World Cup.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kylian Mbappé saw it for himself on the field: France simply didn’t play well enough to reach a third consecutive World Cup final.
The article provides a factual account of the match outcome and the individual player statistics.
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