Olivier Giroud — former France all-time leading goal scorer, surpassed by Kylian Mbappé at 2026 World Cup.
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Joy Online
… Dembele and rising star Michael Olise of Bayern Munich, in front of an established defence and midfield. “There was extra motivation for all the players at this World Cup to give Didier the ending he wanted, and deserved,” said former France striker and BBC pundit Olivier Giroud …
‘Extremely happy’ Deschamps gets the farewell game no-one wantsThe Chronicle
… To confirm first place, France just need to avoid defeat against the Vikings, who they beat 4-0 when these sides last met in May 2014, aided by strikes from Loic Remy, Paul Pogba and an Olivier Giroud brace. …
Norway meet France in final round of group stage matchesJoy Online
… lder Danny Murphy agreed and said: “Lionel Messi keeps getting in those great areas with the free role he has got. “His football intelligence is off the charts; he just finds space, and the timing is great from the best player I’ve ever seen.” Former France striker Olivier Giroud …
From retirement to records – another immortal Messi momentDaily Guide
… After equalling Olivier Giroud’s record of 57 goals with a first-time finish from Michael Olise’s defence-splitting pass in the second half, the Real Madrid forward became the outright leading scorer on 58 with a sensational long-range finish in stoppage time. …
Kylian Mbappe Becomes France Leading ScorerThe Ghanaian Times
… The Real Madrid forward’s second strike lifted him on to 58 goals for Les Bleus, one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud. …
Mbappé double fires France pass SenegalJoy Online
… In doing so, the Real Madrid forward replaced Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time leading scorer, with 58 goals in 99 appearances for his country. …
World Cup: The VAR call that dumbfounded the world’s best refereesJoy Online
… locked the Senegal assist by providing the assist for Mbappe’s opener in a 3-1 win for Didier Deschamps’ side. “By re-adjusting Olise’s position to a more central one and closer to Mbappe, we can see the good understanding that they can have,” former France forward Olivier Giroud …
Olise is your man of the match in France World Cup openerJoy Online
… The Real Madrid forward’s second strike lifted him on to 58 goals for Les Bleus – one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud. …
Kylian Mbappe France’s all-time top scorer in win over SenegalJoy Online
… Another goal will see him move level with Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer in his first World Cup as captain after taking over from Hugo Loris in 2023. …
France star Mbappe vows to increase defensive workThe Ghanaian Times
… The French, though, were frequently disjointed in attack, with skipper Mbappe, who needs one goal to equal Olivier Giroud’s team scoring record, often looking lacklustre. …
Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World CupFrance lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending Didier Deschamps' 13-year tenure as manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both player (1998) and manager (2018), will manage his final match in Saturday's third-place play-off.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway meet France at Gillette Stadium on Friday evening in the final round of group stage matches for the 2026 World Cup. Norway sit second in Group I behind France due to goal difference, though can claim top spot with victory, while France need only avoid defeat to confirm first place.
26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Lionel Messi, who retired from international football in 2016 after Copa America disappointment, reversed that decision and has led Argentina to two Copa America titles and the 2022 World Cup. At nearly 39, he became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer after scoring twice against Austria.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals after scoring twice in a 3-1 World Cup Group I win over Senegal, with his second goal coming in stoppage time. He now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose and level with Lionel Messi.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goal scorer with a double as Les Bleus beat Senegal in their World Cup opener in New Jersey. Mbappé's second goal, a long-range effort in stoppage time, lifted him to 58 goals for France, one clear of former record holder Olivier Giroud.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Referee Alireza Faghani declined to award a penalty when Kylian Mbappe went down in the box during France's match against Senegal at the World Cup, ruling that Mbappe had initiated contact. The decision drew criticism from former elite referees and broadcasters, with Darren Cann reporting that several world-class referees contacted him unable to understand the non-call. France ultimately won 3-1 with Mbappe scoring twice.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Michael Olise scored 8.01 out of 10 in player ratings for France's 3-1 World Cup opener against Senegal, where he provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe's opening goal after being moved to a more central position in the second half.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3–1 in their World Cup opener, with his second goal lifting him to 58 goals for Les Bleus, surpassing Olivier Giroud's former record.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
France captain Kylian Mbappé has pledged to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, acknowledging criticism over his performances both at Real Madrid and for his country.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise scored three goals in France's 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to praise his form and confidence ahead of the tournament.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
France coach Didier Deschamps praised Bayern Munich's Michael Olise after he scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up victory over Northern Ireland, backing him to make an impact at the tournament. William Saliba returned from injury as France prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →