Mbappe Shatters France's All-Time Scoring Record at the World Cup

Kylian Mbappe reached a historic personal milestone at the 2026 World Cup, becoming France's record goalscorer after netting twice in a 3-1 Group I victory over Senegal, according to Reuters. The record had stood as one of the most coveted in French football and Mbappe claimed it on the grandest possible occasion.

Reuters reports the result as France 3-1 Senegal, a strong opening statement from one of the pre-tournament favourites. For Senegal, the defeat will sting all the more given the side had spoken publicly about targeting the semi-finals as a realistic ambition.

The story of the night belonged to Mbappe, however. His record-breaking brace on a World Cup stage underlines just why he is considered one of the game's most dangerous players, and France look every bit the threat that their billing suggested heading into the tournament.