Kylian Mbappe made history on Tuesday night by becoming France’s all-time leading scorer, overtaking Olivier Giroud with a goal against Senegal in France’s opening match at the 2026 World Cup. The strike gave the 27-year-old captain sole possession of the top spot in the national team’s scoring chart.
Mbappe arrived at the tournament only a few goals short of the record, having already passed Thierry Henry in recent years. The goal against Senegal completed the milestone and moved him ahead of Giroud, placing him first on the list of France’s career scorers.
Since making his France debut in 2017, Mbappe has become the central figure of the national team. He was one of the stars of France’s 2018 World Cup title, won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup, and now adds another major record to his résumé while still not yet 28.
The article says Mbappe is also continuing his climb on the all-time World Cup scoring list and is threatening more records. France beat Senegal 1-3 in the match, and the World Cup group tables shown alongside the report list France in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway.