Brilliant Mbappe becomes France's top scorer in win over Senegal

France vs Senegal; FIFA World Cup Group I France vs Senegal. FIFA World Cup Group I. MetLife StadiumAttendance80,545. World Cup 2026: France 3-1 Senegal - Kylian Mbappe becomes leading scorer in Les Bleus history with stunning double Match report as Kylian Mbappe's stunning double helps France beat Senegal in Group I; Real Madrid forward moves ahead of Olivier Giroud on 58 goals for Les Bleus; Bradley Barcola was also on target for France while Ibrahim Mbaye scored for Senegal Tuesday 16 June 2026 22:21, UK Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in France's history after a sensational double powered Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their Group I World Cup opener in New Jersey. After equalling Olivier Giroud's record of 57 goals with a first-time finish from Michael Olise's defence-splitting pass in the second half, the Real Madrid forward become the outright leading scorer on 58 with a sensational long-range finish in stoppage time. His stunning second goal came less than two minutes after Senegal substitute Ibrahim Mbaye, a young player billed as the next Mbappe, had reduced the deficit to one goal following a delicate finish by Bradley Barcola for France's second. - As it happened | Teams | Stats | Group I guide - World Cup day-by-day schedule | Latest: World Cup - Follow our World Cup coverage in the Sky Sports App But Mbappe had the final say in spectacular fashion having earlier been controversially denied a penalty following a challenge by Sadio Mane when referee Alireza Faghani stuck with his on-field decision despite having been sent to the monitor. More to follow...