Mbappe makes history as France all-time top scorer at World Cup

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France’s head coach Didier Deschamps congratulates his forward #10 Kylian Mbappe after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 16, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

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France captain Kylian Mbappe became his country’s all-time leading scorer after netting twice in a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match at the World Cup on Tuesday, surpassing the record previously held by Olivier Giroud.

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The Real Madrid forward scored his first goal in the 66th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium before sealing the win with a stunning strike deep into stoppage time, taking his tally for Les Bleus to 58 goals and moving past Giroud’s mark of 57.

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Mbappe, 27, entered the tournament under intense scrutiny but delivered when it mattered most, helping France secure a winning start to their campaign.

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Former France striker Giroud, who now works as a pundit for the BBC, was quick to congratulate his successor.

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“Congrats, Kylian. You made it. I’m really happy for him,” said Giroud.

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Giroud also revealed that Mbappe had promised to give him his shirt from the match.

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France will continue their Group I campaign against Iraq in Philadelphia on Monday before concluding the group stage against Norway on June 26.

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