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Senegal's Ismaila Sarr Matches Legendary Roger Milla's World Cup Scoring Record
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First reported by N12 · Jul 1, 2026
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Senegal's Ismaila Sarr scored twice against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, matching Roger Milla's African record of four goals in a single tournament. His performance has earned international acclaim as Senegal moves closer to the Round of 16.
- 01Ismaila Sarr scored twice to help Senegal lead Belgium 2-0 at the 2026 World Cup.
- 02Sarr matched Roger Milla's record as the first African with four goals in one World Cup since 1990.
- 03He has been involved in five goals, ranking just behind Mbappe, Dembele, and Messi in the tournament.
- 04Spanish media praised Sarr's technical skill and Senegal's strong showing as Africa Cup champions.
- 05Sarr rose from Senegal's Generation Foot academy, which also produced Sadio Mane and Amine Kamara.
- 06His excellent club season with Crystal Palace complements his World Cup success with Senegal.
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OrganizationsSenegal National Team, Belgium National Team, Crystal Palace, Marca, AS, ESPN, Generation Foot
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