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Mbappé becomes France's record scorer as Les Bleus down valiant Senegal

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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