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France starts World Cup with victory over Senegal as Olise shines

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:06 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

France starts World Cup with victory over Senegal as Olise shines

Summary

France opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win against Senegal on June 16. Michael Olise provided a key assist for Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the 66th minute. Bradley Barcola extended France's lead before Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye scored late, but Mbappé secured the win with another goal. This victory marks France's strong start in the tournament.

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•France scores three goals in their World Cup opener against Senegal.
•Michael Olise assists Kylian Mbappé’s 13th World Cup goal.
•Bradley Barcola scores for France, while Ibrahim Mbaye nets for Senegal.
•Kylian Mbappé secures victory with a second goal late in the match.
•The match took place on June 16, 2026.

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9:43 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Olise named Player of the Match in France's win over Senegal
9:06 PMYahoo Sports — Olise magic helps France beat Senegal

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Didier Deschamps' France kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, with Bayern Munich star Michael Olise playing a crucial role in the win.The Bundesliga Player of...
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France kicked off their World Cup with a 3-1 win over Senegal on Tuesday night, and Bayern Munich star Michael Olise was at the heart of the victory.While Kylian Mbappé finished the match with a brac...
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