Kylian Mbappé becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals after brace against Senegal

Kylian Mbappé has cemented his legacy as France's greatest goalscorer, achieving a remarkable milestone of 58 goals for the national team. The Paris Saint-Germain star reached this historic mark during France's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Senegal, where he netted twice.

This brace not only propelled Mbappé past Olivier Giroud's previous record of 57 goals but also saw him surpass Just Fontaine's long-standing national record of 13 goals in World Cup competitions. His 14 World Cup goals now place him among the tournament's elite scorers.

In an X post, a visibly proud Mbappé shared his gratitude, stating, "58 goals. A great pride in being able to become the top scorer in the history of our national team, a country that has seen so many great players come and go. Thanks to all my teammates, the staff, and the French Football Federation for the unwavering trust from day one. And thanks to you for your support. We keep going, there's still so much to do."

The match itself saw France secure a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal. Mbappé's opening goal came after the hour mark, setting the tone for Les Bleus' emphatic start to their World Cup campaign. The win avenged France's 2002 defeat to Senegal and signaled their intent to challenge for another title, following their 2018 triumph and 2022 runner-up finish.

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58 goals. A great pride in being able to become the top scorer in the history of our national team, a country that has seen so many great players come and go. Thanks to all my teammates, the staff, and the French Football Federation for the unwavering trust from day one. And thanks to you for your support. We keep going, there's still so much to do.