Kylian Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) as he scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament’s highest ever scorer.The Real Madrid superstar notched his team’s first goal at the MetLife Stadium, breaking the deadlock in the 66th minute from a superb Michael Olise pass.FIFA World Cup 2026 | France vs Senegal highlightsAfter Bradley Barcola got France’s second, and Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back, Mbappe smashed in his second and his team’s third goal in injury time to secure the points in the Group I encounter.It was the perfect start to the World Cup for the side seen by many as the favourites, and the brace made Mbappe his country’s all-time top…

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