Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterKylian Mbappe brought out a new celebration after he opened the scoring against Senegal in Frances World Cup opener.The forward mimed playing a flute following his 66th-minute goal to put Les Bleus 1-0 up in New Jersey, setting them on course for a 3-1 win.Mbappe also slammed home a long-range strike in stoppage time to seal victory, as he passed Olivier Giroud as Frances all-time top scorer with his 58th goal for his country.Play our FREE match predictor game and win �1kThe story behind Kylian Mbappes flute celebration After a quiet opening hour in the Group I opener, Mbappe burst into life with 24 minutes remaining to get Les Bleus World Cup 2026 campaign up and running.The Real Madrid star raced onto Michael Olises through ball and finished low past Edouard Mendy, before running to the byline and pretending to play the flute.Mbapp plays the flute! - YouTubeWatch On The brand-new celebration originated from Mbappes appearance on James Cordens After Hours show, which aired earlier this month.On the show, the 27-year-old revealed he used to play the flute as a child, saying: My parents wanted me to do many things and explore many things, to open my mind to do all the things. Because we never know whats going to happen.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Corden then pulled out a flute for Mbappe, with the former Paris Saint-Germain striker playing a couple of notes.The chat show host suggested: Maybe this can be a new celebration, with the France captain replying I will do it for you, first game as he shook his hand.Fast forward to Tuesday night in New Jersey and Mbappe honoured his promise, as he mimed playing a few notes before he was mobbed by his team-mates.It had looked like Mbappe would endure a disappointing opening game of the tournament, as he struggled to make an impact during an indifferent first half before frustration turned to fury as he was denied a strong penalty shout when he was brought down by Sadio Mane.But he broke the deadlock with his record-equalling goal, before substitute Bradley Barcola doubled the lead with eight minutes remaining. Ibrahim Mbaye halved the deficit deep in stoppage time, only for Mbappe to score his second moments later.France return to action next Monday night, when they face Iraq in Philadelphia.TOPICSFranceSenegalWorld Cup 2026James RobertsFreelance writerJames Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
