Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in France’s history after a sensational double powered Les Bleus to a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their Group I World Cup opener in New Jersey.
After equalling Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals with a first-time finish from Michael Olise’s defence-splitting pass in the second half, the Real Madrid forward become the outright leading scorer on 58 with a sensational long-range finish in stoppage time.
His stunning second goal came less than two minutes after Senegal substitute Ibrahim Mbaye, a young player billed as the next Mbappe, had reduced the deficit to one goal following a delicate finish by Bradley Barcola for France’s second.
But Mbappe had the final say in spectacular fashion having earlier been controversially denied a penalty following a challenge by Sadio Mane when referee Alireza Faghani stuck with his on-field decision despite having been sent to the monitor.
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