2026 World Cup: Mbappe sets two new records as France beat Senegal 3-1

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has two new records as they opened the 2026 World Cup with a pulsating 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday night.
Mbappe failed to impress in the opening half of the match.
But in the second half, after being denied a penalty, the Real Madrid attacker ran onto Michael Olise’s pass to open the scoring.
The goal ensured he drew level with Olivier Giroud (57 goals) as France’s all-time top scorer.
Bradley Barcola climbed off the bench to double Les Bleus lead, before Mbaye pulled one back for Senegal.
But Mbappe had the finally say, picking up a loose ball and sending it past Eduoard Mendy.
The second goal saw him become his country’s top scorer in ...