Mbappé Sets Two New Records as France Defeats Senegal 3‑1 in 2026 World Cup Match

France captain Kylian Mbappé set two new records as the team opened the 2026 World Cup with a 3‑1 win over Senegal on Tuesday night.

Mbappé was quiet in the first half, but after a penalty was denied in the second half he seized a pass from Michael Olise to score the opening goal.

The strike brought him level with Olivier Giroud, who has 57 goals, making him France’s all‑time leading scorer.

Bradley Barcola, who came off the bench, doubled the lead before Senegal’s Mbaye pulled one back.

Mbappé answered with a final goal, collecting a loose ball and beating Eduoard Mendy to finish the match.

That second goal made him France’s all‑time top scorer and marked his 14th World Cup goal, the most by any French player.

Mbappé now has more World Cup goals than Lionel Messi.