France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Group I rivals Senegal, though Les Bleus' uneven opening raised early questions about their favorite status. Kylian Mbappé, however, delivered when it mattered, scoring twice to become France's all-time leading international goalscorer, surpassing Olivier Giroud's previous mark. The achievement brings Mbappé within just two goals of Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record—a distinction that could well fall before the tournament ends.

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