Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1, becoming France's all-time leading goalscorer.
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his team during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, NJ, near New York, Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026. (Photo: AP/Frank Franklin II)
17 Jun 2026 05:10AM
(Updated: 17 Jun 2026 05:49AM)
EAST RUTHERFORD: Kylian Mbappe struck twice to lead France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal in World Cup Group I on Tuesday (Jun 16) and become his country's all-time record goalscorer.Although the Africans had looked the stronger team in the first half, the second period was a different matter as class ultimately proved the difference for the twice world champions.Inevitably, it was captain Mbappe who broke the deadlock, unlocking the Senegalese defence in the 66th minute and providing a neat finish.Substitute Bradley Barcola added a second, and Mbappe broke Olivier Giroud's record with his 58th France goal thanks to a scorching strike from outside the box deep into added time, seconds after Ibrahim Mbaye's consolation strike for Senegal.
