Kylian Mbappé scores 13th World Cup goal for France against Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal in the 66th minute of France's match against Senegal on June 16, 2026, giving France a 1-0 lead. This goal surpasses Pelé, moving Mbappé into a tie for fourth place in all-time World Cup goals. Previously, he had multiple scoring chances thwarted by Senegal's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. The match continues as France aims to maintain their advantage.
- •Mbappé scored in the 66th minute to lead 1-0 over Senegal.
- •This goal is Mbappé's 13th in World Cup tournaments.
- •He surpasses Pelé for the fourth-most World Cup goals.
- •France is competing in their World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium.
- •The match remains in progress following Mbappé's goal.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
- 8:34 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe of France scores his first goal at 2026 World Cup
"Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history. Mbappé scored in the 66th minute of France’s World Cup opener against Senegal after having several good scoring chances denied earlier, including in the second half, by goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé matched Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Just Fontaine.
"Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. Watch the highlight here.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:43 PMFrance striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history. Mbappé scored in the 66th minute of France’s World Cup opener against Senegal after having several good scoring chances denied earlier, including in the second half, by goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. Playing in his third World Cup, the 27-year-old Mbappé matched Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Just Fontaine.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:34 PMKylian Mbappe of France scores his first goal at 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. Watch the highlight here.
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