ARG vs AUT Live: Messi 1 goal away from all-time record

Speaking ahead of France's second group-stage match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Mbappe was asked to pick the best player among himself, Messi, Haaland and Kane. The French captain immediately chose the Argentine legend, who had scored the first World Cup hat-trick of his career in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria. The treble also drew Messi level with Miroslav Klose's all-time men's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals.

"The best of the four players? Lionel Messi," Mbappe said with a laugh, without needing a second to think.

He then broadened the discussion to include Ronaldo, who came under scrutiny after failing to score in Portugal's shock 1-1 draw against DR Congo.