Kylian Mbappe just showed why he's among football's best,scoring twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal in their World Cup opener. Tuesday's match made history for the 27-year-old,surpassing Olivier Giroud to become France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals .
Giroud,commentating match,congratulated Mbappe live after his second goal in the 96th minute. Mbappe's win boosts his status among French legends,now also France's leading World Cup scorer with 14 goals. He broke Just Fontaine's 1958 record of 13 .
Mbappe's chasing Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup record, needing just two more goals. He's third in the all-time list, behind Brazil's Ronaldo with 15. And he's outpaced Argentina's Lionel Messi,who has 13 World Cup goals .
After the match, Mbappe hit social media, stressing win's importance over personal glory. “Always important to start with win. It will be a long road,but we are ready,” he said .
Opening goal came in 66th minute~Mbappe latched onto a Michael Olise pass, darting through the penalty area. France struggled first half but found rhythm after break. Bradley Barcola scored late,before Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye netted in stoppage time.
Mbappe's late goal sealed win,showing his flair for big moments . He was a sensation at 2018 World Cup,youngest French player to score and second teenager after Pele to score in a final.
His journey continued in 2022 final,scoring a hat-trick~only second ever after England's Geoff Hurst in 1966.
With his latest feats,Mbappe's scored in three straight World Cups,showing his consistency and skill . Only player to score two or more goals in five different World Cup matches. Cementing his legacy.
France now looks to their next match against Iraq in Philadelphia next week. All eyes on Mbappe,as he aims to continue breaking records…
