Kylian Mbappé has etched his name deeper into French football history after becoming France’s all-time leading goal scorer.
The French superstar surpassed Olivier Giroud’s long-standing record by scoring his 58th international goal during France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mbappé entered the game level with Giroud on 57 goals but wasted little time in claiming the record outright, netting twice to lead Les Bleus to an important opening win.
France struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but the 2018 world champions stepped up after the break and took control of the contest.
Mbappé’s first goal came after a brilliant assist from Michael Olise, while his second was a clinical finish that sealed victory for Didier Deschamps’ side.
Speaking after the match, the French captain expressed his delight at reaching another major milestone in his international career and hinted that he is determined to add even more goals to his tally.
The achievement further strengthens Mbappé’s status as one of the greatest players ever to wear the French jersey.
Beyond breaking the national scoring record, the 27-year-old also moved closer to another major World Cup milestone.
His brace against Senegal took his World Cup goal tally to 14, leaving him just two goals away from matching the tournament records held by Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi.
With France among the favourites to win the tournament and several matches still ahead, Mbappé now has a golden opportunity to continue rewriting football history on the biggest stage.
For France, the victory provides the perfect start to their World Cup campaign. For Mbappé, it was another unforgettable night that saw him break records and move one step closer to immortality.
