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Kylian Mbappé scores twice as France wins opening match against Senegal

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Kylian Mbappé scores twice as France wins opening match against Senegal
Summary

Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France's 3-1 victory against Senegal in their World Cup opener on June 16, 2026. The French captain broke Olivier Giroud's all-time scoring record for the national team with his performance, reaching 58 goals in 84 appearances. Bradley Barcola added another goal for France, while Ibrahim Mbaye scored a late consolation for Senegal. The game saw a competitive first half with both teams creating opportunities, but France pulled ahead in the second half.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match played on June 16, 2026, at the World Cup.
  • •Mbappé broke the record with his 58th international goal.
  • •Bradley Barcola also scored for France.
  • •Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye scored in stoppage time.
  • •France controlled the second half after a competitive first half.
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What they're saying
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Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.Ahead of him lie only Brazil's Ronaldo, with 15, as well as Lionel Messi and Germany's Miroslav Klose, who have 16 after Messi became the joint leading scorer in tournament history thanks to a dazzling hat-trick later Tuesday against Algeria.

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A stunning brace by Kylian Mbappé broke France’s all-time scoring record as Didier Dechamp’s farewell World Cup got off to a flyer with a 3-1 win over Senegal. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 6...

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With two goals in France’s 3-1 victory against Senegal at the FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé (27) has broken Olivier Giroud’s (39) record as the country’s all-time leading goalscorer. The Real M...

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