How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener on June 16, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding a third goal. Mbappe's brace moved him past Pelé, Just Fontaine, and Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time leading World Cup scorer. The 27-year-old is now chasing a place in a third World Cup final as France made a strong start to the tournament.