Kylian Mbappe showcased his brilliance in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal during their World Cup opener, proving once again why he is considered a superstar on the global stage.

Despite a sluggish first half, where France struggled to find their rhythm and were fortunate to go into halftime level, Mbappe emerged as a key player. His initial struggles in the final third were soon overshadowed by his explosive performance in the second half.

• Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise supported Mbappe, highlighting his significance to the team.
• After a controversial no-call on a tackle by Sadio Mane, Mbappe quickly responded, scoring the first goal of the match with a smart finish that demonstrated his natural talent.

The highlight of the match came when Mbappe scored a stunning long-range goal, reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic strike against Porto in 2009, with an xG of just 0.02. This goal underscored his ability to perform under pressure and solidified his status as a World Cup legend.

With this performance, Mbappe overtook Olivier Giroud as France's all-time top scorer, reaching 58 goals. He is now just two goals shy of matching Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals, with the potential for more tournaments ahead.

Wayne Rooney praised Mbappe's performance, stating, "Mbappe is an absolute superstar," and predicted he could become the greatest World Cup goalscorer of all time. As the tournament progresses, Mbappe continues to make a compelling case for his legacy in World Cup history.