World Cup 2026: Mbappe breaks France scoring record in World Cup win over Senegal

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Kylian Mbappe became France’s all-time top scorer with a superb double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their World Cup opener in New Jersey.

Mbappe broke Senegal’s resistance in the second half with a low strike before rifling home a sensational long-range effort deep into stoppage time.

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The Real Madrid forward’s second strike lifted him on to 58 goals for Les Bleus – one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud.

Bradley Barcola had earlier put France 2-0 up before Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back, but Mbappe’s second of the game ended Senegal’s hopes of a comeback.

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