Kylian Mbappe joins France's all-time scoring leaders with 57 goals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored in France's World Cup opener against Senegal, bringing his total to 57 goals in 99 appearances, equaling Olivier Giroud's record. At 27 years old, he now shares the record for most goals for Les Bleus. An expert predicts he could surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup tally of 16, with Mbappe currently at 13. The journey of 'Project Mbappe' began in Bondy, reinforcing his commitment to becoming a top player. Expectations remain high as he continues to lead the national team.
- •Mbappe established 57 goals for France, equaling Giroud's record.
- •He is currently tied for fourth in World Cup goals with 13.
- •Mbappe's journey began in Bondy, where his talent was nurtured.
- •Experts believe he has potential to become France's greatest player.
- •He has at least one more World Cup and the Euros ahead.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
- 8:47 PMBBC Sport — Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
"Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
"Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:50 PMProject Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 8:47 PMProject Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer
Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.
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