New Delhi, June 17 -- Kylian Mbappe has written his name into French football history. The captain scored twice against Senegal to become France's outright all-time leading goalscorer. His brace took him to 58 international goals, moving him clear of Olivier Giroud's previous record of 57. The performance also helped France secure a vital opening win in their 2026 World Cup campaign.

France found Senegal a stubborn opponent in the group stage opener. The African side defended well and created dangerous moments on the counter. It took until the 66th minute for the breakthrough to arrive. Michael Olise delivered a precise pass into the right channel. The ball sat up perfectly for Mbappe, who took a clean first touch before sliding a compos...