Kylian Mbappe Shatters Records with Brace in France's Victory Over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring two goals in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal. This achievement not only allowed him to surpass Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring charts but also made him France's highest-ever scorer. With this match, Mbappe has solidified his status as a key player for Les Bleus, who are strong contenders in the tournament. His remarkable goals have placed him third in the all-time World Cup scoring list, showcasing his exceptional talent on the global stage. Discover more about this historic match and Mbappe's journey in the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 17, 2026, 03:47 IST

Mbappe's Historic Performance

In a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 match held in New Jersey, Kylian Mbappe showcased his exceptional talent by scoring two goals, leading the France national football team to a 3-1 victory against Senegal. This remarkable performance allowed Mbappe to surpass Lionel Messi in the all-time World Cup scoring rankings.

With this win, Mbappe has now become France's all-time leading scorer, further solidifying his status as a key player for Les Bleus, who are seen as strong contenders following their triumph in 2018 and their appearance in the finals in 2022.

The first half was tightly contested, with Senegal matching France's intensity. However, the breakthrough came shortly after the hour mark when Michael Olise delivered a precise pass to Mbappe, who finished calmly to score the opening goal.

Bradley Barcola, a forward from Paris Saint-Germain, extended France's lead in the 79th minute, skillfully lifting the ball over Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after coming off the bench. Senegal managed to pull one back through Ibrahim Mbaye, but it was Mbappe who sealed the match deep into stoppage time with a spectacular 30-yard strike into the top corner.

With this brace, Mbappe now has 14 goals in World Cup history, tying him with Germany's Gerd Muller and placing him third on the all-time scoring list, just behind Miroslav Klose (16) and Brazil's Ronaldo (15).

Starting the match tied with the legendary Pele at 12 World Cup goals, Mbappe's outstanding performance has propelled him into third place on his own.

Additionally, his two goals have increased his international tally to 58, making him the highest scorer for France, surpassing Olivier Giroud's previous record of 57 goals.

Mbappe has now scored in three consecutive World Cups, continuing to be one of the standout players in the tournament. Notably, he is only the second player in history, after England's Geoff Hurst in 1966, to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final during the dramatic 3-3 draw against Argentina in Qatar four years ago.