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Kylian Mbappé scores his eighth goal of the World Cup, equaling Lionel Messi for the tournament lead
By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Kylian Mbappé is keeping pace with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the World Cup.Mbappé made up for missing a first-half penalty in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on Thursday by scoring a goal in the 60th minute. It was his eighth goal of the tournament, equal with...
Key takeaway Mbappé had a chance from the spot after drawing a foul from Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui in the box in the 28th minute.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the World Cup has brought an extra layer of excitement to local watch parties and gatherings. As Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi battle for the Golden Boot, residents are tuning in to see which player will come out on top. The tournament's reach extends beyond the stadium, with local businesses likely to see an uptick in customers gathering to watch matches. As the World Cup enters its final stages, Piney Point Village residents can expect to see more of their neighbors and friends coming together to cheer on their favorite teams and players. With Mbappé and Messi's impressive goal-scoring records, the competition is sure to stay fierce, keeping local fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how the community comes together to support their favorite players and teams.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Kylian Mbappé is keeping pace with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot at the World Cup.Mbappé made up for missing a first-half penalty in France’s 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco on Thursday by scoring a goal in the 60th minute. It was his eighth goal of the tournament, equal with...
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