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Kylian Mbappé scores 13th World Cup goal for France against Senegal

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores 13th World Cup goal for France against Senegal

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

11:14 AMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappé by the numbers: Star striker starts his World Cup by breaking France scoring record
12:14 AMAl Jazeera English — Which France and World Cup records did Mbappe break against Senegal? - Al Jazeera
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

What they're saying

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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 Sportsby STEPHEN WHYNO

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Kylian Mbappé broke the France scoring record with two goals against Senegal at the World Cup on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Mbappé reached 58 goals, during a 3-1 victory, to move one ahead of Olivier Giroud, who has retired from the national team. Mbappé's first goal for Les Bleus came nine years ago.
— Yahoo Sportsby JEROME PUGMIRE