World Cup 2018: France star Kylian Mbappe becomes only third teenager to play in final
French kid has been sensational in Russia and is looking to cap a fine tournament by lifting the World Cup in Moscow
KYLIAN MBAPPE made history when France took on Croatia in the World Cup final today.
The teenage sensation started for Didier Deschamps' side as France look to become World champions for the second time.
Mbappe,19, becomes just the third teenager ever to feature in a World Cup final.
Not content with just appearing in the showpiece game, Mbappe hit France's fourth goal to become the first teenager since Pele to score in a final.
The French kid has enhanced his glowing reputation in Russia hitting three goals on the way to the final.
And the Paris Saint-Germain forward is in good company joining Pele and Italian legend Guiseppe Bergomi.
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The Brazilian was 17 when he announced himself to the world in the 1958 final against hosts Sweden.
Pele bagged a brace for the South Americans in a 5-2 win in Solna.
Bergomi was 18 when he helped Italy win the World Cup in 1982.
The defender played the full game as the Azzuri beat West Germany 3-1 with goals from Paolo Rossi, Marco Tardelli and Alessandro Altobelli.
And with Pele and Bergomi lifting the trophy, Mbappe will be hoping he can follow in their footsteps and become the third teenager to become a World champion.