Mbappe Has World Cup History in Sights After Breaking France Scoring Record

Kylian Mbappe etched his name further into World Cup history Tuesday, scoring twice in France's 3-1 victory against Senegal. The brace not only secured a crucial win for the tournament favorites but also propelled him past Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time leading scorer.

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I am really pleased and very happy to make a little more history for my country. It is something I always wanted to do, although we know why we are here, so I think I will have the time to think about all these things once I stop playing.

Mbappe's first goal, a clinical finish in the 66th minute, broke the deadlock. He then added a second in injury time, bringing his international tally to 58 goals in 99 caps. This milestone places him one goal ahead of former teammate Giroud and puts him in contention for the World Cup's all-time scoring record, currently held by Lionel Messi.

"I am really pleased and very happy to make a little more history for my country," Mbappe stated after the match. "It is something I always wanted to do, although we know why we are here, so I think I will have the time to think about all these things once I stop playing." He expressed a desire to "keep writing the biggest page in the history of the French national team."

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We want to keep writing the biggest page in the history of the French national team. We know the road is very long, but we are ready.

The win marks a strong start for France, who are aiming for their third World Cup title. Coach Didier Deschamps, who will step down after 14 years, has overseen Mbappe's rise since his international debut in 2017. Mbappe's World Cup record now stands at 14 goals in 15 appearances, a remarkable strike rate that has led Deschamps to call him "extraordinary."

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