We have a leader, Mbappe!

In the early hours of July 5th (Vietnam time), Mbappe didn't appear in the glamorous guise of a star; instead, he became a pillar of support for his teammates in a match where the opponent knew how to stifle every space with courageous play, discipline, and a lot of clever tactics.

At Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), Mbappe no longer tried to prove himself through individual brilliance. Instead, everyone witnessed a Mbappe who knew how to drop back to connect the team's play, how to motivate younger teammates, and was always present in every crucial moment. There, it wasn't a Mbappe who always wanted to decide everything, but a captain who knew how to set aside his ego as a goalscorer to serve the collective good.

Against the strong and skillful Paraguayan players, Mbappe displayed remarkable maturity. He didn't get angry, didn't retaliate, and a smile was always on his face after each foul. Because, as captain, he knew that the decisive factor in a big match doesn't come from arguments or provocations, but from composure in crucial moments.

Then, the fateful moment arrived in the 70th minute when Diego Gomez committed a foul following a sudden move by Desire Doue.

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From the penalty spot, amidst the immense pressure of a match that could decide their entire World Cup journey, Mbappe still possessed the composure to step up and take responsibility. Mbappe did what everyone expected. His decisive, cool, and accurate shot showed a much more mature and confident Mbappe, transforming from the prodigy of the 2018 World Cup into a true leader of the French national team at the 2026 World Cup.

This goal gave Mbappe his 19th goal in 19 World Cup matches and put him – along with Messi – at the top of the "Golden Boot 2026" race with 7 goals. Furthermore, he is now just one goal behind Messi, making him the top scorer in all 23 World Cup tournaments.

Perhaps, in the coming days, the leader of the "Golden Boot" race will change. But more importantly, Mbappe has affirmed his leadership role for the "Gallic Roosters". And when a genius knows how to approach victory with composure, not instinct; when individual talent is blended with collective aspiration; Mbappe and the French national team have shown that they are ready for the journey of conquest ahead...

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