France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé, the 27-year-old Real Madrid striker, scored twice and officially became the all-time leading scorer for Les Bleus.
A remarkable performance for the former Paris Saint-Germain player (2018-2024), who, after winning the World Cup in 2018 and reaching the final in 2022, has now become the all-time leading scorer. While he may be subject to criticism, nothing can diminish his talent and clinical finishing. The current Real Madrid player knows he is under pressure to perform at this World Cup after a somewhat inconsistent season with the club. His start to the tournament has been excellent; now he just needs to live up to those expectations and thrill a nation hoping for its third star.
