Mbappe brace fires France to 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup 2026 opener
Summary
France won their first match in the 2026 World Cup with a 3-1 victory against Senegal. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and became France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals.Key Facts
- France played Senegal in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup Group I.
- Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, bringing his World Cup total to 14 career goals.
- Mbappe also became France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
- Bradley Barcola scored the second goal for France after coming off the bench.
- Senegal scored one goal late in the match during stoppage time.
- The game was played in front of 80,845 fans with clear weather.
- France's coach Didier Deschamps plans to step down after this tournament.
- Senegal was the stronger team in the first half but France improved after halftime by changing player positions.
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