Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer in World Cup win over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe has etched his name in French football history, becoming the nation's greatest goalscorer during France's 3-1 World Cup win against Senegal. The star forward netted twice, including his record-breaking 58th international goal in the 66th minute, surpassing Olivier Giroud's previous record.

While Senegal showed early intensity and troubled France in the first half, with Nicolas Jackson hitting the post, the French team stepped up their performance after halftime. Substitute Bradley Barcola leveled the score before Mbappe's historic brace sealed the victory. The win provides a crucial start to France's World Cup campaign.

Mbappe's double also advanced his personal World Cup tally to 14 goals, placing him level with German legend Gerd Muller and ahead of football icons Lionel Messi and Just Fontaine. He now trails only Miroslav Klose in the all-time World Cup scoring charts.

"I play to leave a mark on my country's history and to help my team win the World Cup," Mbappe told reporters after the match. "I don't think we're fully up and running yet. But it's always good to start a tournament with a win. It gives you a bit more peace of mind, even though you're never really relaxed at a World Cup."

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I play to leave a mark on my country's history and to help my team win the World Cup. I don't think we're fully up and running yet. But it's always good to start a tournament with a win. It gives you a bit more peace of mind, even though you're never really relaxed at a World Cup.