Mbappe overtakes Pele and Messi in World Cup goal race as France star closes in on Klose record

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France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opening 2026 World Cup match, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to become the nation's all-time leading international goalscorer, surpassing Olivier Giroud's previous record of 57 goals. After struggling in the first half, France dominated the second half with goals from Mbappé and other attacking players, demonstrating their status as tournament favorites. The victory was significant for Mbappé, who sought to silence critics following recent club seasons marked by a lack of major titles.