Kilian McBarbie has undoubtedly been the center of attention for fans during France's quest to defend their title at this World Cup, and the French fledgling ball winner has been equally dazzling. However, whenever McBarbie faced a tight defense from his opponents, Kioté always stepped up to the plate. In the last 8 match against England, it was Chiote's goal that sealed the win for France, which was also his fourth goal of the World Cup, tying him with Mays on the top of the scoring charts, just one goal behind McBarbie.
Looking back on France's last World Cup win, Kioté as the starting striker particles, while this World Cup he has contributed to four goals, three of which are crucial to the French team's lead. In the first match against Australia, France lost a goal first, then Keot scored two goals to complete the reversal, 4-1 win; round of 16 against Poland, Keot again opened the door to victory, for the French team to take the lead, and today's match with England, he contributed to the winning shot, every goal is crucial.
Chiote, 36, who was named man of the match after the tournament, also scored at the 2014 World Cup and has now amassed five World Cup goals, making him the sixth player in France's history to score more than five goals at a World Cup. The previous five were Fonteyn (13 goals), Kilian McBarbie (9 goals), Henry (6 goals), Stein (5 goals) and Bertini (5 goals).
