France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, driven by Kylian Mbappe's brace. The Paris Saint-Germain forward struggled in the first half but exploded after the break, scoring twice to secure the win. His second goal came from 35 yards out, channeling Cristiano Ronaldo's famous strike against Porto in 2009.

Mbappe's first-half touch repeatedly failed him in the final third, leaving France fortunate to enter halftime level. However, the 27-year-old transformed in the second period, showcasing the electrifying form that has made him one of football's most feared attackers. When teammates like Ousmane Dembele sacrifice their own opportunities, it signals something special about Mbappe's influence.

The long-range strike carried an expected goals (xG) of just 0.02, representing a mere two percent chance of finding the net. Yet this improbable finish has become Mbappe's World Cup trademark. After beating former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane in a crucial moment, he overtook Olivier Giroud as France's all-time leading scorer.

With his 58 international goals, Mbappe now sits just two strikes shy of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16. Wayne Rooney hailed him as an absolute superstar, declaring he will become the greatest World Cup goalscorer of all time. At 27, Mbappe has already authored two extraordinary tournaments and appears destined for more history.