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Mbappé becomes France's all-time top scorer after brace against Senegal
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Mbappé becomes France's all-time top scorer after brace against Senegal

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading scorer after netting two goals against Senegal in the World Cup.
  • Mbappé now has 58 goals in 99 appearances for France, surpassing Olivier Giroud's record of 57 goals in 137 matches.
  • He also reached 13 World Cup goals, tying Gerd Müller, and is now behind only Miroslav Klose and Ronaldo Nazário in the all-time World Cup scoring list.

Kylian Mbappé has etched his name in French football history, becoming the nation's all-time leading scorer following a brace against Senegal in their World Cup opener. The Real Madrid forward's performance saw him surpass Olivier Giroud's long-standing record.

Mbappé's two goals bring his total for France to 58 in 99 matches, eclipsing Giroud's 57 goals scored over 137 appearances for Les Bleus. This milestone cements Mbappé's status as one of France's most prolific attackers.

In addition to the national scoring record, Mbappé also reached a significant milestone in the World Cup. His first goal against Senegal was his 13th in the tournament, tying him with German legend Gerd Müller. He now stands behind only Miroslav Klose (16 goals) and Ronaldo Nazário (15 goals) on the all-time World Cup scoring chart.

The match saw France take an early lead through Mbappé, followed by a second goal from Barcola. Senegal managed to pull one back through Ibrahim Mbaye, but Mbappé's second strike secured his team's advantage before the final whistle.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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