Kylian Mbappé continues to set records in FIFA World Cup 2026 as France plays Senegal. In the opening match in Miami, Mbappé scores France’s first goal and later adds a second, with reports describing goals in the 66th minute and afterward as France wins 3-1. The goals take Mbappé to 58 goals for France overall, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s previous national-team tally of 57, and also mark his 57th and 58th international goals in the match reports. Multiple outlets also highlight the World Cup impact of his performance: his brace brings his World Cup total to 14 goals in the tournament, moving him ahead of Lionel Messi and Pelé on the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring list. The only players cited as ahead are Germany’s Miroslav Klose (16) and Brazil’s Ronaldo Nazário (15). Sources further note Mbappé has achieved the World Cup goal tally across three World Cup appearances and is 27 years old, leaving further opportunity to challenge Klose’s record as the tournament progresses.
Mbappé scores twice vs Senegal to set World Cup and France scoring records
Kylian Mbappé continues to set records in FIFA World Cup 2026 as France plays Senegal. In the opening match in Miami, Mbappé scores France’s first goal and later adds a second, with reports describing...
- France plays Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, with Mbappé scoring twice and France winning 3-1.
- Mbappé’s goals take him to 58 international goals for France, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s 57.
- Mbappé reaches 14 goals in FIFA World Cup matches, moving ahead of Lionel Messi (13) and Pelé (12).
- Only Miroslav Klose (16) and Ronaldo Nazário (15) are cited as having more World Cup goals than Mbappé.
- The match is reported as France’s first game of the 2026 tournament, played in Miami.
Kylian Mbappé shattered records during the 2026 World Cup, surpassing France's all-time scoring record and Lionel Messi's World Cup goal tally. At just 27, he's now chasing Miroslav Klose's monumental World Cup scoring record. His on-field brilliance is matched by an impressive net worth, estimated between $250-$300 million, solidifying his status as a global football icon.
4 hours agoKylian Mbappé broke Olivier Giroud's record for most goals scored on the French football national team on Tuesday. He scord his 57th and 58th goals against Senegal in Les Bleus' first match of the 2026 World Cup.
5 hours agoKylian Mbappé continued to rewrite FIFA World Cup history as his brace against Senegal in France's 2026 World Cup campaign took his tally to 14 goals in the tournament, moving him ahead of football legends Lionel Messi and Pelé on the all-time scoring charts.The 27-year-old French captain delivered another match-winning performance, scoring twice in France's victory over Senegal to further cement his reputation as one of the greatest World Cup performers of all time. With 14 World Cup goals to his name, Mbappé has now surpassed Messi's 13 goals and Pelé's 12 goals in the competition.2 - Dünya Kupası tarihinde Kylian Mbappe'den daha fazla gol atan sadece iki oyuncu kaldı: Miroslav Klose: 16 Ronaldo Nazario: 15 Kylian Mbappe: 14 ⌛. https://t.co/p0t3uqvGij pic.twitter.com/5GPrl7SV0B— OptaCan (@OptaCan) June 16, 2026 Only two players now stand ahead of the French superstar in the tournament's all-time scoring rankings — Germany's Miroslav Klose, who holds the record with 16 goals, and Brazil's Ronaldo Nazário, who scored 15 goals across four World Cups.Mbappé's remarkable tally has come in just three World Cup appearances. He burst onto the global stage during the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where he helped France lift the trophy, before claiming the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with eight goals. His latest brace in 2026 has brought him within touching distance of Klose's long-standing record.What makes Mbappé's achievement even more extraordinary is his age. At just 27, the Real Madrid forward still has the potential to feature in multiple World Cups and could soon become the highest goalscorer in the history of the tournament.
7 hours agoMbappe scored in the 66th minute to draw level with Giroud on 57 international goals and move into a tie for fourth on the men's all-time FIFA World Cup scoring list.
9 hours agoKylian Mbappé etched his name even deeper into French football history by becoming France's joint all-time leading goal scorer after finding the net during Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Playing against Senegal, Mbappe netted the opener to fire his side into advantage just after the hour mark in Miami. The strike was Mbappe's 57th in 99 appearances for Les Blues, joining former teammate Olivier Giroud. FOLLOW @BT3 pic.twitter.com/GHWHSmjZMp— FOLLOW @BT3 (@S8cui2hhhhh) June 16, 2026 Mbappé's historic strike came on the sport's biggest stage, adding another memorable chapter to an international career already filled with remarkable achievements. The goal sparked celebrations among French supporters and teammates alike, who recognized the significance of the moment for both the player and the nation.Having burst onto the global scene during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where France lifted the trophy, Mbappé has consistently delivered for his country across major tournaments. His blend of pace, skill and clinical finishing has made him the focal point of the French attack for nearly a decade.5️⃣7️⃣ Kylian Mbappé makes history reaching 57 goals for France, most ever — same as Olivier Giroud. pic.twitter.com/fhzFjTbYV3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2026
9 hours agoKylian Mbappé etched his name even deeper into French football history by becoming France's all-time leading goal scorer after finding the net during Les Bleus' FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Playing against Senegal, Mbappe netted the opener to fire his side into advantage just after the hour mark in Miami. The strike was Mbappe's 57th in 99 appearances for Les Blues, joining former teammate Olivier Giroud. Mbappe then overtook the former Arsenal star, scoring his 58th to power France to a 3-1 win.FOLLOW @BT3 pic.twitter.com/GHWHSmjZMp— FOLLOW @BT3 (@S8cui2hhhhh) June 16, 2026 Mbappé's historic strike came on the sport's biggest stage, adding another memorable chapter to an international career already filled with remarkable achievements. The goal sparked celebrations among French supporters and teammates alike, who recognized the significance of the moment for both the player and the nation.Having burst onto the global scene during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where France lifted the trophy, Mbappé has consistently delivered for his country across major tournaments. His blend of pace, skill and clinical finishing has made him the focal point of the French attack for nearly a decade.5️⃣7️⃣ Kylian Mbappé makes history reaching 57 goals for France, most ever — same as Olivier Giroud. pic.twitter.com/fhzFjTbYV3— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2026
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