France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina
Summary
France won their first game at the 2026 World Cup by defeating Senegal 3-1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring two goals. Lionel Messi scored three goals for Argentina in their win over Algeria, highlighting his strong performance in the tournament.Key Facts
- France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opening World Cup game.
- France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, made important tactical changes at halftime.
- Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, making him France’s all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick (three goals) for Argentina against Algeria.
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will play DR Congo next.
- England will start their World Cup games against Croatia with new coach Thomas Tuchel.
- The World Cup 2026 is featuring ongoing updates and game analysis.
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