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Mbappé Breaks France's All-Time Scoring Record with Brace Against Senegal
Times of India·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group I opener. The goals made him France's all-time leading scorer at just 27, also moving him past Just Fontaine as their top World Cup scorer. The article notes he is now closing in on Ronaldo and Messi on the all-time World Cup charts.
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Mbappé breaking France's all-time scoring record at a World Cup is a landmark moment in modern football history.
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