Kylian Mbappe breaks France scoring record with brace in World Cup win over Senegal
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their Group I World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mbappe’s first goal, a first-time finish in the 66th minute, tied the France national team scoring record, and his stoppage-time long-range strike set a new record of 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud. The win came after a poor first half for France, who then dominated after the break. Bradley Barcola added France’s second goal in the 82nd minute, while Senegal substitute Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back in stoppage time before Mbappe’s second sealed the result. With 14 World Cup goals, Mbappe tied Germany legend Gerd Muller for third place on the all-time list, trailing only Brazil’s Ronaldo and Germany’s Miroslav Klose. France next faces Iraq on Monday, June 22, in Philadelphia before closing group play against Norway.
What’s verified
Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in a 3-1 win over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.
Mbappe set a France national team record with 58 international goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57.
Mbappe has 14 World Cup goals, tying Gerd Muller for third all-time behind Ronaldo (15) and Miroslav Klose (16).
Bradley Barcola scored for France in the 82nd minute.
Ibrahim Mbaye scored for Senegal in stoppage time.
The match was played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
France will play Iraq in their next group match on Monday, June 22, in Philadelphia.
Not yet confirmed
One source reported a penalty controversy when referee Alireza Faghani denied Mbappe a spot kick after a challenge by Sadio Mane, sticking with his on-field decision despite a VAR review.
One source reported the attendance at the match as 80,545.
One source quoted Mbappe saying, “I play to make my mark on my country’s history, to ensure my team reaches the final and wins the World Cup.”
One source noted that Mbappe had only 14 touches in the scoreless first half, the fewest of any player.
One source stated that Mbappe scored 25 goals for Real Madrid in the 2025-26 season.
One source mentioned that Mbappe was awarded the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the 2022 World Cup.
Key figures
Kylian Mbappe (France forward, Real Madrid)
Olivier Giroud (former France record scorer)
Bradley Barcola (France forward)
Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal forward)
Edouard Mendy (Senegal goalkeeper)
Sadio Mane (Senegal forward)
Michael Olise (France midfielder)
Adrien Rabiot (France midfielder)
Didier Deschamps (France head coach)
Alireza Faghani (match referee)
Gerd Muller (Germany, former World Cup scorer)
Ronaldo (Brazil, World Cup scorer)
Miroslav Klose (Germany, World Cup record scorer)
Sources: Sky Sports, abcnews.com
