Kylian Mbappé could mime playing the flute if he scores against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

Kylian Mbappé could mime playing the flute if he scores against Senegal on Tuesday, France's World Cup opener at 21:00. He is known for his arms-crossed celebration, but this would be a surprise.

In a Carpool Karaoke segment for FOX Sports with James Corden, the France captain and Real Madrid forward said, “The first match against Senegal, if I score, I will do it, for you.”

The idea emerged as he discussed his childhood, saying his parents wanted him to try different things and that he studied the flute at a conservatoire for one or two years.

Handed a real instrument during the bit, he initially struggled to produce a note, laughing, “It has been a long time, I have lost it all”, before squeezing out a few sounds.

Whether he keeps the promise will be clear on Tuesday night. If he does find the net, he would draw level with Olivier Giroud as France's record scorer.

Source: L'Équipe