Kylian Mbappé sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at the World Cup
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the World Cup. With this performance, Mbappé reached 14 career World Cup goals, moving him up the all-time scoring list.
Why it matters
Mbappé's performance is a major milestone in international football, cementing his status as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals, Bradley Barcola added another and France rebounded from a surprisingly poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
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