Mbappe's Hat-Trick Propels France to Record-Breaking Victory with 14 Goals against Gibraltar

Gibraltar, renowned for its role as the strait connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, found itself in the limelight for a less favorable reason as its national team set a record against France last night. France achieved a resounding 14-0 victory over Gibraltar, breaking records and solidifying their dominance in a Euro Cup qualifier.

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November 19, 2023

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Mbappe's Hat-Trick Propels France to Record-Breaking Victory with 14 Goals against Gibraltar

Kylian Mbappe played a pivotal role in this historic triumph, securing a stunning hat-trick and simultaneously reaching a significant milestone by completing his 300th career goal. The match marked the largest margin of victory in a Euro Cup qualifier and set a new record for the most goals scored by a European team in a competitive match.

Prior to this, France's most significant win was a 13-0 victory against San Marino in 2006. However, Mbappe's exceptional performance last night surpassed that achievement against the 198th ranked team in FIFA. Spectators in the gallery were treated to a goal-scoring spectacle from the start, witnessing France break their own 28-year-old record.

Captain Kylian Mbappe, with his hat-trick, not only led the team to victory but also became France's third-highest scorer with 46 goals. He now trails only Thierry Henry (51) and teammate Olivier Giroud (56) in the all-time goal-scoring list for the national team. The match also saw contributions from Kingsley Coman and Olivier Giroud, who each scored twice, while Ousmane Dembele, Marcus Thuram, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery, Jonathan Klaus, and Youssef Fofana each added one goal to the impressive tally.