Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time top goalscorer in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Senegal in the World Cup opener on June 16, helping France secure a 3-1 victory. With these goals, he surpassed Olivier Giroud to become France’s all-time top goalscorer, bringing his national tally to 58. Following a late goal conceded, Mbappe fired a striking goal from 30 yards to seal the win shortly after. William Saliba praised Mbappe's achievements and expressed confidence in his ability to break the World Cup goalscoring record.
- •Mbappe scored his 57th and 58th goals for France.
- •France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener.
- •Mbappe's goals occurred shortly after France conceded.
- •William Saliba hailed Mbappe's record-breaking performance.
- •Mbappe is now just two goals shy of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘What he’s doing is incredible’ – Saliba on record breaker Mbappe
"William Saliba believes Kylian Mbappe has what it takes to break the World Cup goalscoring record after becoming France’s all-time top goalscorer.Mbappe scored twice against Senegal as he drew level...
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