Kylian Mbappé scored twice as favourites France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.

Real Madrid star Mbappé took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 – just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose – and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps‘ side.

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The brace means Mbappé also becomes France’s all-time leading scorer, beating the mark ⁠of 57 goals held by ​Olivier Giroud.

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