African history made in USA: Mbaye becomes youngest World Cup scorer from "Mother Continent"
Reading Time: 3min | Wed. 17.06.26. | 15:59
At the same time, the Paris Saint-Germain forward became the fourth-youngest player to find the net at the World Cup, after Pele, Manuel Rosas, and Gavi
Even though Senegal failed to stun mighty France yesterday, the moment from the fifth minute of added time has gone down in the history books.
When Ibrahim Mbaye - aged 18 years, 4 months, and 23 days - found the net and pulled one back for Lions of Teranga, he became the youngest-ever World Cup scorer from Africa, dethroning his compatriot Moussa Wague, who was about four months older when he scored against Japan in the group stage at the 2018 World Cup.
The youngest African players to score at a World Cup:
— Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) June 16, 2026
2026: 🇸🇳 Ibrahim Mbaye - 18 years, 4 months & 23 days
2018: 🇸🇳 Moussa Wagué - 19 years, 8 months & 20 days
2006: 🇬🇭 Draman Haminu - 20 years, 2 months & 21 days
2002: 🇳🇬 Julius Aghahowa - 20 years, 3 months & 26 days… pic.twitter.com/ANHcE6x1nw
In doing so, the Paris Saint-Germain forward joined a renowned group of players, becoming the fourth-youngest scorer at the World Cup, behind Pele, Manuel Rosas, and Gavi.
This achievement will surely boost the youngster's confidence ahead of Senegal's crucial group-stage challenges against Norway and Iraq, and the entire Pape Thiaw's squad should feel the same way.
Ibrahim Mbaye is now the 4th youngest goalscorer in World Cup history!
— Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) June 16, 2026
🇧🇷 Pelé - 17 years, 7 months & 27 days
🇲🇽 Manuel Rosas - 18 years, 3 months & 2 days
🇪🇸 Gavi - 18 years, 3 months & 18 days
🇸🇳 IBRAHIM MBAYE - 18 YEARS, 4 MONTHS & 23 DAYS pic.twitter.com/jHgmMwIfbQ
Despite the defeat to Les Bleus, nothing is lost. The Senegalese played an exceptional game against one of the favourites to win the World Cup, whose individual quality prevailed in the end.
It's not over until it's over, and Mbaye's success should spur the Lions of Teranga on towards the knockout phase they fully deserve.
WORLD CUP - GROUP STAGE
Monday, 15.06.
Ivory Coast - Ecuador 1-0 (0-0)
/Diallo 90/
Sweden - Tunisia 5-1 (2-1)
/Ayari 7, 90+6, Isak 30, Gyokeres , Svanberg 84 - Rekik 43/
Spain - Cabo Verde 0-0
Belgium - Egypt 1-1 (0-1)
/Hany 66 og - Ashour 20/
Tuesday 16.06.
Saudi Arabia- Uruguay 1-1 (1-0)
/Amri 41 - Araujo 80/
Iran - New Zealand 2-2 (1-1)
/Ramin 33,Mohebi, 64- Just, 7,54/
France - Senegal 3-1 (0-0)
/Mbappe 66, 90+6 Barcola 82 - Mbaye 90+5/
Wednesday
Iraq - Norway 1-3 (1-2)
/Hussein 39 - Haaland 29, 43 Ostigard 76/
Argentina - Algeria 3-0 (1-0)
/Messi 17, 60, 76/
Austria - Jordan 3-1 (1-0)
/Schmid 21, Al-Arab 76 og, Arnautovic 90+12 pen - Olwan 50/
20.00: (1.30) Portugal (5.20) Dr Congo (11.0)
23.00: (1.75) England (3.90) Croatia (5.00)
Thursday
02.00: (2.25) Ghana (3.20) Panama (3.40)
05.00: (8.50) Uzbekistan (4.50) Colombia (1.42)
19.00: (1.80) Czech R. (3.50) S.Africa (4.70)
22.00: (1.65) Switzerland (3.60) B&H (5.80)
Friday
01.00: (1.32) Canada (5.10) Qatar (10.0)
04.00: (2.10) Mexico (3.30) S.Korea (3.70)
22.00: (1.65) USA (3.85) Australia (5.50)
Saturday
01.00: (4.70) Scotland (3.50) Morocco (1.80)
03.30: (1.12) Brazil (10.0) Haiti (16.0)
06.00: (2.10) Turkey (3.35) Paraguay (3.60)
20.00: (1.72) Netherlands (3.60) Sweden (5.30)
23.00: (1.58) Germany (4.00) Ivory Coast (5.90)
Sunday
03.00: (1.12) Ecuador (9.50) Curacao (19.0)
07.00: (6.50) Tunisia (3.60) Japan (1.60)
19.00: (1.10) Spain (10.5) Saudi Arabia (22.0)
***odds are subject to change***