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Kylian Mbappé scores stunner, breaks France goal record in Senegal win
ESPN • • general
Key Points:
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal, becoming France's all-time leading goal scorer with 58 goals and moving to third place on the World Cup career scoring list with 14 goals.
- Mbappé's second goal was a spectacular long-range strike in stoppage time, highlighting his skill and importance to the French national team.
- France struggled in the first half but dominated the second, outshooting Senegal 10-1, with key contributions from Michael Olise and substitute Bradley Barcola.
- The win marks a strong start for France in Group I, with upcoming matches against Iraq and Norway as they aim for a third consecutive World Cup final.
- Mbappé emphasized his focus on helping the team and making history for France, dismissing critics and expressing determination to continue performing at a high level.
