Ibrahim Mbaye becomes the youngest goalscorer in Senegal's World Cup history

At just 18 years and 143 days old, Ibrahim Mbaye has made football history for Senegal. The Lions of Teranga forward became the youngest Senegalese player ever to score at a World Cup, finding the net against France during his team's 3-1 defeat on Tuesday at the 2026 tournament.

With a brilliant goal that narrowed the deficit for Senegal, the young prodigy erased the previous record held by Moussa Wagué. His performance also makes him the youngest Senegalese player to appear in a World Cup final tournament.

An African record for precocity

Ibrahim Mbaye also shone on the continental stage. At 18 years and 143 days old, he became the youngest African ever to score in World Cup history, underlining his immense potential on the international scene.

Trained in France and having played at every youth level for the French national team, Ibrahim Mbaye chose to represent Senegal at the senior level when he was just 17. A bold decision for the young striker, who is now on contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

The faith shown in him by the Lions is already paying dividends. With 4 goals in 12 caps, Mbaye is steadily establishing himself as one of African football's brightest prospects. His first World Cup goal may well be just the beginning of a long and storied journey with Senegal.

Nouya M'toama

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