2026 World Cup: France defeat Senegal, Mbappe scores brace

01:04   17 June, 2026

France beat Senegal 3-1 in their first group-stage match—in East Rutherford, USA—of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe of France opened scoring in the 66th minute.

PSG forward Bradley Barcola doubled France’s lead in the 82nd minute.

PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye reduced the goal deficit for Senegal in the 5th minute of added time.

And Kylian Mbappe scored a brace in the 6th minute of added time.

In the second round of the group stage, France will face Iraq on June 22, while Senegal will play against Norway.

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