Pele congratulates Mbappe

Brazil legend Pele congratulated France’s sensation Kylian Mbappe after the France star leveled his 60-year old World Cup record.

The 19-year old Mbappe scored twice against Argentina in their round of 16 game and became the first teenager to score two goals in a World Cup match since the great Pele hit a double in Brazil’s final win against Sweden in 1958.

Mbappe starred the show against Argentina as he scored two stunning goals and also won a penalty for the Les Bleus after beating several players with his blistering pace followed by a tackle by Marcos Rojo who had no other ways to stop the wonder kid. Throughout the game he showed terrifying pace as neither the Argentina back line nor the ineffective and perhaps aging midfield of Enzo Perez and Javier Mascherano were able to contend with the skill and guile of the French forward.

The striker's brace of well-taken finishes in a 4-3 defeat of Argentina took him to three World Cup goals as France prepare to face Portugal's conquerors Uruguay in Friday's quarter-final.

And Pele was quick to offer his support as Mbappe confirmed his status as one of the world's most exciting young talents in stunning fashion.

“Congratulations, Kylian Mbappe,” Pele wrote on Twitter.

“Two goals in a World Cup so young puts you in great company!

“Good luck for your other games. Except against Brazil!”