WC 2026 ⚽ · 17 June 2026

Mbappe double wins France World Cup opener

Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to lead France to a 3-1 victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal. His double made him France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, passing Olivier Giroud, including a stunning long-range strike. The 27-year-old is now just two goals shy of the overall World Cup finals record held by Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 8:10

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