17 June 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : France captain Kylian Mbappé is closing in on another major milestone after becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer. The star forward now has his sights set on rewriting FIFA World Cup history as he continues his remarkable international career.
Mbappé’s latest achievement came during France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match, where he surpassed the previous French scoring record and further cemented his status as one of the greatest players of his generation.
France Off To Strong Start
France began their World Cup campaign with an impressive win over Senegal in Group I.
The result has strengthened the defending champions’ hopes of making another deep run in the tournament.
Mbappé Targets World Cup Greatness
At just 27 years old, Mbappé already boasts an extraordinary World Cup record.
His achievements include:
- Winning the FIFA World Cup in 2018
- Reaching the 2022 World Cup final
- Multiple World Cup Golden Boot challenges
- Becoming France’s all-time leading scorer
Football analysts believe he now has a realistic chance of challenging some of the greatest World Cup scoring records in history.
France’s Next Match
France’s next World Cup fixture is against Iraq on June 22.
France national football team will look to continue their winning momentum as Mbappé pursues more records.
Legacy Continues To Grow
Many experts already rank Mbappé alongside legendary French footballers such as Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry.
His combination of speed, finishing ability, leadership and consistency has made him one of the defining players of modern football.
Eyes On The Record Books
With several years of international football still ahead of him, Mbappé could become one of the most prolific scorers in World Cup history if he maintains his current pace.
France’s ambitions at the 2026 World Cup will largely depend on the form of their captain, who continues to break records while chasing even bigger achievements on football’s grandest stage.