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Mbappé becomes France’s all-time leading scorer
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Kylian Mbappé broke Olivier Giroud’s France scoring record with two goals vs Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.
WHO: Kylian Mbappé
WHAT: Mbappé scored his 57th and 58th goals for France against Senegal, becoming the all-time leading scorer for Les Bleus.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 8:53 PM ET
WHERE: Senegal
WHY: He scored against Senegal in France’s first match of the 2026 World Cup, surpassing Olivier Giroud’s record.
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