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James Roberts

Kylian Mbappe’s unusual celebration for France against Senegal explained

Kylian Mbappe celebrates by pretending to play the flute after scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between against Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe brought out a new celebration after he opened the scoring against Senegal in France’s World Cup opener.

The forward mimed playing a flute following his 66th-minute goal to put Les Bleus 1-0 up in New Jersey, setting them on course for a 3-1 win.

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