Mbappe double fires France to impressive win over Senegal

Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 win over Senegal, becoming France's all-time top scorer while equaling Gerd Muller's World Cup goals tally.

Key Points
  • Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in a World Cup Group I match.
  • Mbappe became France's all-time leading goalscorer with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud.
  • Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals tie him with Gerd Muller, two behind Miroslav Klose's record.
  • Senegal scored a late consolation goal through Ibrahim Mbaye but France secured the win with a late strike from Mbappe.
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