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World Cup 2026: France beat Senegal as Mbappé becomes Les Bleus' record goal-scorer
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- Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 23:05Modified: 16/06/2026 - 23:35
- By: FRANCE 24 Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring France's opener.
- The Real Madrid star took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 – just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose – and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps' side.
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Favourites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus' all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.
Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 23:05Modified: 16/06/2026 - 23:35
By: FRANCE 24 Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring France's opener. © Dylan Martinez, Reuters Kylian Mbappé scored twice as favourites France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
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