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Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France plays Senegal in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:59 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France plays Senegal in World Cup opener
Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's World Cup opener against Senegal, helping him tie Gerd Muller for third on the all-time World Cup goals list with 14 goals. This match marked a significant milestone as Mbappe passed Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time leading scorer with 58 international goals. Having made his World Cup debut in 2018 at 19 years old, this tournament adds to his previous contributions, including a hat trick in the 2022 final. The game is currently ongoing with the final outcome yet to be determined.

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  • •Mbappe ties Gerd Muller with 14 World Cup goals
  • •He becomes France's all-time leading scorer
  • •Match against Senegal is part of the ongoing World Cup
  • •Mbappe scored four goals in 2018 and six in 2022
  • •France aims for another championship after previous success
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  • 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Where Kylian Mbappe ranks on all-time World Cup goal list after scoring twice
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France's Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Senegal. Here's where he ranks on the all-time World Cup goals list.

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