Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France leads Senegal 3-1 in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France takes a commanding 3-1 lead against Senegal in their World Cup match on June 16, 2026, thanks to a standout performance by Kylian Mbappe, who scored two goals. His first goal, assisted by Michael Olise, came after a lackluster first half where France managed only one shot. Bradley Barcola added another goal, keeping France's hopes strong in this tournament. Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye scored in stoppage time, offering a glimmer of hope but ultimately coming too late for a comeback.
- •Mbappe scores his 57th and 58th international goals.
- •France struggled offensively in the first half with only one shot.
- •Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye scored in stoppage time.
- •Bradley Barcola contributed a goal during the second half.
- •The victory marks a strong start for France in the World Cup.
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"France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament
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