France vs Senegal: Kylian Mbappe creates History with Two Prestigious Records in World Cup 2026 Opener

In a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter, France have defeated Senegal 3-1 in a thrilling encounter at MetLife Stadium.

The match was defined by Kylian Mbappe's clinical finishing and record-breaking moments, as Les Bleus overcame a resilient Senegal side. Mbappe was brilliant with a brace, while Bradley Barcola scored the other goal.

The deadlock was broken in the 66th minute when Mbappe latched onto a pass from Michael Olise and slotted home to give France a 1-0 lead. This strike marked Mbappe's first goal of the tournament and moved him level with Just Fontaine's long-standing French record of 13 World Cup goals.

France continued to press, and substitute Bradley Barcola extended the lead in the 82nd minute with a composed finish assisted by Adrien Rabiot, making it 2-0. Senegal refused to lie down and pulled one back in the stoppage time through Ibrahim Mbaye, setting up a tense finale at 2-1.

In the very next minute (90+6'), Mbappe delivered a stunning response. Picking up the ball centrally, he spun away from his marker and unleashed a powerful 30-yard strike into the top-left corner. The goal made it 3-1 to France and capped a memorable night for the captain.

Kylian Mbappe Creates Two Records

Most Goals for France in World Cups

With his brace, Kylian Mbappe not only surpassed Just Fontaine's French record of 13 World Cup goals, as Mbappe now has 14 goals for France to his name in World Cups.

Most International Goals for France

Kylian Mbappe also became France's outright all-time leading international goalscorer, moving to 58 goals and overtaking Olivier Giroud. At just 27 years old, the Real Madrid star continues to rewrite the history books as he has taken the top spot in 99 appearances for France.