2026 World Cup: Mbappé Enters a Little More into Legend

Author: Florian GuénetPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: France

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2026 World Cup: Mbappé Enters a Little More into Legend

On June 17, 2026, Kylian Mbappé scored a brace against Senegal at MetLife Stadium, leading France to a 3-1 victory in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. He surpassed Olivier Giroud as France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals. Didier Deschamps praised his performance and leadership. International media also lauded his display.

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