World Cup 2026: Mbappé honored from first match with a special jersey

Author: Florian GuénetPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: France
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World Cup 2026: Mbappé honored from first match with a special jersey

On June 17, 2026, Kylian Mbappé scored a brace in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New York, becoming the all-time top scorer for the French national team with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud (57). To mark the record, the French staff gave him a special jersey with the number 58, signed by all his teammates. At 27, Mbappé now aims for the World Cup goals record, co-held by Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi (16 goals). France will play Iraq next on June 22 in Philadelphia.

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