France vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2026 match result: Kylian Mbappé breaks France scoring record in 3-1 win
Kylian Mbappé delivered a record-breaking performance as France opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I. The France captain scored twice, surpassing Olivier Giroud to become his country’s all-time leading scorer and moving past Just Fontaine as France’s top World Cup goalscorer.
Senegal tested the favourites for long periods, but Mbappé’s brilliance ultimately proved decisive as Les Bleus claimed maximum points in a rematch of their famous 2002 World Cup meeting.
Mbappe Breaks France Record in World Cup Win
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