FIFA World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe guides France to victory over Argentina

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in four minutes to send France charging into the World Cup quarter-finals and Lionel Messi home with a thrilling 4-3 win over Argentina on Saturday. The 19-year-old forward's electric pace caused Argentina problems all afternoon and his twin strikes helped France overturn a 2-1 deficit and set up a quarter-final date with Portugal or Uruguay, who play later on Saturday.

Updated on: Jun 30, 2018 10:50 PM IST

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Kylian Mbappe guided France to victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2018 on Saturday. (AP)

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Argentina's Lionel Messi looks dejected after the 4-3 loss against France. (REUTERS)

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France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with Olivier Giroud. (REUTERS)

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Angel Di Maria equalised in the 41st minute to make it 1-1 for Argentina. (REUTERS)

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Gabriel Mercado handed Argentina the lead early in the second half. (REUTERS)

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France's Benjamin Pavard levelled the scores once again with a long-range strike. (REUTERS)

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France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal against Argentina. (REUTERS)

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Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player since Pele in 1958 to score two goals in a World Cup match. (REUTERS)

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Argentina's Sergio Aguero, center, scores his side's third goal but it proved to be a mere consolation. (AP)

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France will now take on either Portugal or Uruguay in the quarterfinals. (REUTERS)