Mbappé Shatters Records in France's World Cup Debut Win

Kylian Mbappé began shattering records in France's 3-1 World Cup debut victory against Senegal on June 16, 2026. The French star scored twice, solidifying his status as France's all-time leading scorer and moving him closer to the World Cup's all-time scoring record.

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If I started playing just to silence mouths, I think I would have to play until I'm 80.

With these goals, Mbappé surpassed Olivier Giroud's previous record for France and is now chasing Miroslav Klose's 16-goal World Cup record. He also equaled Gerd Müller's 14 World Cup goals, surpassing Just Fontaine's French record in the tournament. The Real Madrid forward's first goal came from a pass by Olise, and his second secured the win after Senegal scored a late goal.

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I don't think we are at full performance yet, but it's important to start well.

Despite the personal accolades and team victory, Mbappé remained grounded. Responding to criticism about his performance and media pressure, he stated, "I would have to play until I'm 80" to silence all doubters. He also cautioned against overconfidence, noting the difficult starts for other favorites like Spain and Brazil, emphasizing the need for calm and serenity in the group stage.

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We have seen that starting with a win is complicated.