Mbappe Makes History
Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Senegal to surpass Olivier Giroud as France all-time top scorer with 58 international goals. At 27, in his third World Cup, he is now the most prolific scorer in the history of Les Bleus — and showing no signs of slowing down.
The Match
France struggled in the first half — registering only one shot and none on target as Senegal pressed aggressively and disrupted France rhythm. The score was 0-0 at half-time. A concerning performance from the tournament favourites. Then in the 66th minute, Michael Olise — one of the players of the tournament so far — produced a sensational assist, cutting in from the right and threading a precise pass for Mbappe to finish. France 1-0. The record equalled.
Mbappe sealed it in the 78th minute — his second of the match, his 58th for France, the record broken. France won 2-0 but the performance raised questions about their first-half vulnerability against high-pressing opponents.
The Olise Factor
Michael Olise is emerging as one of the stories of World Cup 2026. His first-half creativity and second-half assists are providing the supply line that Mbappe needs. The combination of Olise creativity and Mbappe finishing is becoming France most dangerous weapon.
The Concern
France first-half performance against Senegal — no shots on target, dominated by a high press — will concern Deschamps. Against Brazil or Germany in the knockout rounds, a similar first half could result in conceding. The second half showed France quality. The first half showed their vulnerability.
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