Mbappé's double seals France's 3-1 World Cup win over Senegal as he claims scoring record

Slow start for France

Senegal dominated the first half, with Nicholas Jackson rattling the crossbar in the 25th minute and Ismaïla Sarr missing a clear chance just before the interval. France created virtually nothing, managing a single shot and an expected-goals figure of 0.02, the lowest recorded in a World Cup first half by Les Bleus since Opta began tracking in 1966.

France0.02

Senegal0.47

France

0.02 xG

Senegal

0.47 xG

Data from the article text

Second-half turnaround

After the restart, France seized control, with Edouard Mendy forced into saves from Michael Olise and Mbappé. A penalty appeal for a challenge by Sadio Mané on Mbappé was reviewed by VAR but not given.

Clinical finishing

Olise unlocked the Senegal defense with a threaded pass that Mbappé calmly slotted home in the 66th minute. Substitute Bradley Barcola added a second in the 82nd, lifting the ball over Mendy after a pass from Adrien Rabiot.

Late drama and record

Senegal pulled one back deep into stoppage time through Ibrahima Mbaye, but Mbappé responded seconds later with a powerful finish to complete his brace. The two goals took his international tally to 57 or 58, depending on the source, tying or surpassing Olivier Giroud as France's all-time top scorer.