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France earns 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:15 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

France earns 3-1 win over Senegal in World Cup opener

Summary

France secured a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their 2026 World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium on June 16. After a sluggish first half, Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 60th minute, followed shortly by a goal from Bradley Barcola, who made a notable impact off the bench. Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye also scored in injury time, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Manager Didier Deschamps praised Barcola for bringing energy to the side and highlighted the support of the French fans in attendance.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé scored the opener for France near the hour mark
•Bradley Barcola scored shortly after coming off the bench
•France had a nervous start but improved in the second half
•5,000 French fans supported the team at the stadium
•Deschamps acknowledged the importance of contributions from the bench

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10:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘He really made an impact’ – France manager Didier Deschamps praises Bradley Barcola’s cameo off the bench against Senegal

What they're saying

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France kicked off their 2026 World Cup the right way with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. After an underwhelming first half, Les Bleus finally went through...
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