Mbappe becomes France's record scorer with two goals at World Cup

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1. 25m ago

   Mbappe cements France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals in World Cup opener

   Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57-goal record to become the nation’s leading international scorer with 58. His second-half brace—one in the 66th minute, another in stoppage time—marked France’s first victory in the 2026 tournament. Mbappe now sits at 14 World Cup goals, tying him with Gerd Müller and placing him two behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record. France’s next match is against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia.

   What's confirmed:

   • Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal on Tuesday, reaching 58 international goals and surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous record of 57.
   • Mbappe’s goals came in the 66th minute and second-half stoppage time, both at New York New Jersey Stadium.
   • Olivier Giroud, now a BBC pundit, congratulated Mbappe and said he had promised him the match shirt.
   • France’s next World Cup match is against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, followed by Norway on June 26.
   • Mbappe now has 14 World Cup goals, tying him with Gerd Müller and placing him two behind Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16.
   • Mbappe, 27, had faced heavy scrutiny before the tournament but performed strongly in the second half.
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2. 1h ago

   Mbappé overtakes Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer with World Cup brace

   Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57-goal record to become the nation’s leading scorer with 58 career goals. The victory marked France’s first win in the 2026 tournament. Mbappé’s milestone sets up further record attempts as the competition progresses.

   What's confirmed:

   • Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal on 16 June 2026, reaching a career total of 58 goals.
   • His two-goal performance surpassed Olivier Giroud’s previous French national record of 57 goals.
   • France’s victory secured their first win in the 2026 World Cup.
   • Mbappé now stands alone as France’s all-time top scorer.
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3. 2h ago

   Mbappé breaks France’s all-time goal record with two in World Cup opener vs Senegal

   Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57-goal record with a career total of 58. His performance marked a historic milestone and set the tone for France’s tournament. The victory secured France’s first win in the 2026 World Cup, with Mbappé now standing alone as the nation’s top scorer. Multiple records remain within his reach as the competition progresses.

   What's confirmed:

   • Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in France’s 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on 17 June 2026, bringing his international goal tally to 58.
   • The goals surpassed Olivier Giroud’s previous French record of 57 international goals, making Mbappé the country’s all-time top scorer.
   • Mbappé’s performance included a goal described as a ‘stunner’ and a ‘bombastic’ display, setting the tone for France’s campaign.
   • France’s win over Senegal marked their first victory in the 2026 World Cup, securing a crucial opening result.
   • Mbappé now holds multiple World Cup records and is targeting further milestones, including becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
   • The match took place at an unspecified venue, with Mbappé’s second goal coming after a minute of play in the first half.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Mbappé’s two-goal performance may have been the fastest start to a World Cup campaign for France in history (unconfirmed timing details).
   • Mbappé is reportedly aiming for a second Golden Boot in this tournament (no official confirmation).
   • The ‘stunner’ goal may have been a long-range effort, though exact details remain unverified.
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