Mbappe and Dembele Set 60-Year French World Cup Record with Historic Partnership

France advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9, 2026. The French duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored both goals, continuing their dominant form in the tournament. According to data from Opta, the pair have created 19 scoring chances for each other during this World Cup, with 10 chances from Mbappe to Dembele and 9 from Dembele to Mbappe. This marks the highest number of chances created between two French players in a World Cup in the past 60 years, surpassing the record previously held by Alain Giresse and Michel Platini.

Mbappe has scored eight goals so far, tying Lionel Messi for the top scorer in the North American World Cup, while Dembele ranks fifth with five goals. France now awaits the winner of the Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinal match, scheduled for today, to determine their opponent for a place in the final. This historic partnership highlights France's strong offensive capabilities as they pursue their third World Cup title.