Kylian Mbappe mimics Alexander Isak after World Cup golden boot boost

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Alexander Isak's signature celebration was mimicked by Kylian Mbappe at the World Cup, as he bailed France out from the penalty spot during a frustrating game against ParaguayKylian Mbappe mimicked Alexander Isak's celebration when putting France ahead(Image: FOX Sports)France star Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty to put his nation 1-0 up against Paraguay in Saturday's Round of 16 clash at the FIFA World Cup, and proceeded to celebrate by using Alexander Isak's signature move.Paraguay was defending for their lives against France, but Diego Gomez clipped Desire Doue and gave away a penalty following a VAR review. He then stepped up to put France ahead and increase his World Cup goal tally to seven, before celebrating like Isak.France entered the game as overwhelming favorites, but just like Argentina found out against Cape Verde, every nation is here for a reason.

The stars have all shone at the World Cup this summer, but Mbappe has been exceptional for France, a team littered with stars.Mbappe scored a brace in the first two group games against Senegal and Iraq, and while he didn't score in a 4-1 win over Norway, Ousmane Dembele did net a first-half hat-trick. Mbappe then scored another brace in a 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32.Kylian Mbappe ran the show against Alexander Isak and Sweden in the previous round(Image: Ayman Aref/NurPhoto)Isak started that game, but both he and fellow striker Victor Gyokeres had few chances in a game that France dominated.

So, we knew it was going to be a difficult task with him, and he showed his quality once again," Isak said.Gyokores, who plays domestically for Arsenal, added, "He’s an amazing player, of course. He shows it here again, and he’s an incredible player, of course."