FIFA 2026 World Cup: Mbappe becomes France all-time record scorer with brace in victory over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe netted twice in the second half to lead France to a 3-1 win over Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey stadium. The 27-year-old netted the opener and clincher to ensure Les Blues started their World Cup journey with revenge of their shock 2002 […]

Kylian Mbappe netted twice in the second half to lead France to a 3-1 win over Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I encounter at the New York New Jersey stadium.
The 27-year-old netted the opener and clincher to ensure Les Blues started their World Cup journey with revenge of their shock 2002 World Cup defeat to the Teranga Lions.
Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye also exchanged goals for both countries in the highly entertaining encounter.
Senegal came into the tournament as disputed AFCON 2025 winner and the reputation of a well organized side, and they did not disappoint in a first half Pape Thiaw’s team hit the bar through Nicholas Jackson while Ismaila Sarr contrived to shoot well over the bar with the goal gapping.
Didier Deschamps’ side, finalists at Qatar 2022 World Cup, increased the tempo in the second period and got the opener when Mbappe lost his marker to provide a first-time low finish to Michael Olise’s pass. Substitute Barcola doubled the lead from another through pass, this time it was veteran Adrien Rabiot with the pass with surgical precision for Barcola to slot home eight minutes from time. Mbaye gave Seegal hope with a well taken goal but Mbappe quenched it with a long range strike that sealed the 3-1 win.
The Real Madrid man’s goals on the night confirmed him as the new all-time record goalscorer for France, one goal ahead of Olivier Gioud.

He also has 15 World Cup goals, second on the all-time list and one goal behind record scorer Miroslav Klose.