Mbappé scores two goals in France’s 2026 World Cup opening win
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According to a CBS Sports report, Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The report states Mbappé's first goal came in the 66th minute, and his second goal from about 30 yards out came in the final minute of extra time after Senegal had made the score 2-1. The article notes that Mbappé's two goals lifted him atop the all-time French scoring table with 58 career goals for the national team, surpassing Olivier Giroud. The report also states Mbappé is now tied for third-most World Cup goals all-time with 14, trailing only Ronaldo (15) and Miroslav Klose (18). The article describes the crowd of more than 80,000 and notes that France had only one shot on goal in the first half compared to Senegal's five, but finished with 11 shots on goal to Senegal's six.
What’s reported
The match was France's first game of the 2026 World Cup, played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Mbappé scored in the 66th minute and again in the final minute of extra time.
The final score was France 3, Senegal 1.
Mbappé now has 58 career goals for France, the most in the country's history, surpassing Olivier Giroud.
Mbappé has 14 World Cup goals, tied for third-most all-time with Gerd Müller.
France had one shot on goal in the first half to Senegal's five, but finished with 11 to Senegal's six.
The expected goals for France were 1.79 to Senegal's 0.56.
Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki also scored for France, according to the report.
The crowd was over 80,000, with many French fans present.
The report states Lionel Messi scored two goals for Argentina against Algeria later the same day.
Key figures
Kylian Mbappé, French national team forward
Olivier Giroud, former French national team forward (referenced for scoring record)
Bradley Barcola, French substitute who scored
Rayan Cherki, French substitute who scored
Lionel Messi, Argentinian forward (referenced for later match)
Sources: CBS Sports
