Kylian Mbappé offered a moment of inspiration to a group of young soccer players shortly before taking the field for France's third-place World Cup match against England on Saturday in Miami.
As Mbappé walked toward the pitch, he encountered the children, who were left stunned by the encounter. The brief interaction provided an unforgettable memory for the aspiring athletes.
The World Cup tournament began in early June, with Mbappé finishing the competition with 10 goals. He was a key player in France's 2018 World Cup victory, scoring four goals in that tournament, including one in the final against Croatia. This performance marked France's first World Cup win since 1998.
Following the 2018 tournament, Mbappé played for Paris Saint-Germain before signing a five-year deal with Real Madrid. With veteran stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi nearing the end of their careers, Mbappé is increasingly seen as a leading figure in global soccer.
France's path to the third-place match included a 2-0 loss to Spain on Tuesday, a result that prompted some French players to question the officiating. England advanced to the third-place game after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina. The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, with Argentina and Spain competing.