Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal?
Summary
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal in the World Cup, becoming France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals. He also set new World Cup records for France and is close to breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record.Key Facts
- Mbappe scored twice against Senegal in France’s opening World Cup match.
- He overtook Olivier Giroud as France’s top scorer with 58 goals.
- Mbappe became France’s highest World Cup scorer with 14 goals.
- He broke Just Fontaine’s record of 13 World Cup goals for France, set in 1958.
- Mbappe is third on the all-time World Cup goal list, two goals behind Miroslav Klose’s record of 16.
- He has scored in three consecutive World Cups and has scored two or more goals in five different World Cup games.
- Mbappe led France to win the 2018 World Cup at age 19.
- His recent goals included a long-range shot in the 96th minute to secure the win versus Senegal.
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