Mbappé becomes France's record scorer as Les Bleus down valiant Senegal
Summary
France won their opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Senegal with a score of 3-1. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, becoming France's all-time top scorer and moving closer to the World Cup goal record.Key Facts
- France beat Senegal 3-1 in their first game of the 2026 World Cup.
- Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in this match.
- Mbappé surpassed Olivier Giroud to become France's record goal scorer.
- He is now two goals away from matching Miroslav Klose's World Cup goals record.
- The match took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- French and Senegalese fans watched the game in fan zones in Paris.
- The article is from June 16, 2026, and reports on the latest World Cup events.
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