2026 World Cup: Mbappé nicknamed 'Mobut' after his brace against Congo

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in the France-DR Congo round of 16 match.

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Congolese fans nicknamed him 'Mobut' as a cultural tribute.

This highlights the player's media impact beyond the pitch.

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