France and Austria win World Cup openers against Senegal and Jordan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in East Rutherford. After a scoreless first half, Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a late goal, to help secure the win. In another opening match, Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 in San Francisco, with Romano Schmid and Marko Arnautović contributing to the scoreline. Austria had to contend with a Jordan equalizer but ultimately took control in the second half. France faces Iraq next in Philadelphia, while Austria will play Argentina in Arlington.
- •France leads Senegal 3-1 after second-half goals from Mbappé.
- •Austria edges Jordan 3-1 with an own goal and a last-minute penalty.
- •France's next match is against Iraq on June 19.
- •Austria faces reigning champions Argentina on June 19.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — France and Austria celebrate wins in World Cup openers
"The French national team, featuring Bayern players Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise, got off to a winning start in the World Cup against Senegal, who fielded FCB players Nicolas Jackson and Bara Sapo...
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