The match was delayed by more than two hours due to extreme weather and lightning storms in Philadelphia before play resumed. Mbappe's brace powered the clean sheet victory for France in a fixture that appeared heavily disrupted by conditions around the venue.
With two goals on the night, Mbappe's output could signal continued momentum in a World Cup where his tally may be measured against Messi's benchmark. Further official confirmation on where he stands in that chase may follow once full tournament scoring tables are updated.
