General · 17 June 2026

Mbappe scores twice, becomes France's 58-goal record scorer.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to become France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, kicking off their World Cup bid with a 3-1 win. He struck in the 66th minute and again in the 96th, with Bradley Barcola also on target against Senegal on Tuesday. The Real Madrid player's World Cup tally now stands at 14 goals, moving past Messi and Pele.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 1:02

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