When France lost 0:2 to Spain, stopping at the World Cup semifinals, the dreams of the French national team were declared over.

But for Mbappé, the real story is not finished yet.

As of the end of the semifinals, this 27-year-old French striker has delivered terrifying statistics of 8 goals and 3 assists, totaling 20 goals in his World Cup career.

Missing out on the final does not mean saying goodbye to the stage.

On the contrary, the final match for third place may be an important opportunity for him to continue breaking records and challenge for the Golden Boot.

01｜Golden Boot, only believes in goals

The most brutal individual honor in the World Cup is not the Ballon d'Or, but the Golden Boot.

It has no subjective voting, no media preferences, and does not consider whether the team wins the championship.

It only looks at statistics.

Golden Boot ranking rules:

① Number of goals;
② If the number of goals is the same, assists are compared;
③ If still the same, playing time is compared, with less time ranked higher.

For this reason, every goal and every assist could determine the final ranking.

As of the end of the semifinals, the competition for the Golden Boot in this World Cup is still full of suspense, and Mbappé remains one of the strongest contenders.

02｜27 years old, 20 goals in the World Cup

Many people attribute the French team's defeat to the overall fluctuating condition.

But if we look solely at Mbappé's individual performance, this World Cup is still phenomenal.

His goals have almost spanned the entire tournament.

• Continuous outbursts in the group stage;
• Consistent output in the knockout stage;
• Although he could not help the team advance in the semifinals, his individual statistics remain impressive.

As of the end of the semifinals, he has achieved 8 goals and 3 assists, bringing his total career goals in the World Cup to 20.

At the age of 27, he has already ranked among the top scorers in World Cup history.

Now, the discussion is no longer whether he is a world-class striker.

Rather, it is about how high he can push the historical records.

03｜Why is the third-place match worth looking forward to?

Many fans feel the third-place match is not very significant.

But for a striker, it often turns out to be the easiest match to explode in.

On July 19th (Sunday) at 5:00 AM Beijing time, France will face their final match in this World Cup.

For Mbappé, this is not just about a bronze medal; it also concerns personal glory and historical records.

The reason is simple.

First, the match is usually more open.

Without the pressure of winning the championship, the attacking and defensive pace of both teams tends to be bolder; historically, the number of goals scored in third-place matches is generally higher than in finals.

In the 1958 World Cup, Fontaine scored 4 goals in the third-place match, creating a legendary record of 13 goals in a single tournament.

Second, the competition for the Golden Boot is still ongoing.

If Mbappé can score first, it will undoubtedly enhance his competitiveness in the race for the Golden Boot and also place pressure on subsequent competitors.

Third, historical records are still being broken.

As of the end of the semifinals, Mbappé has already scored 20 goals in the World Cup.

If he continues to score in the third-place match, he will advance in the World Cup's all-time scoring list, adding another chapter to his legend.

Written at the End

There can only be one World Cup champion.

But legends can be written in many ways.

France has left the championship race.

But Mbappé still has his own final 90 minutes.

On July 19th at 5:00 AM Beijing time.

For France, this is the concluding battle of this World Cup.

For Mbappé, this may be an important opportunity to continue challenging for the Golden Boot and refreshing historical data in the World Cup.

Some legends do not necessarily emerge in the finals.

Some crowns do not necessarily belong only to the champions.

In the final match, how far can he write the record? The answer will be revealed in the third-place match.

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