Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France leads Senegal in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France leads Senegal in World Cup opener
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Kylian Mbappe scored his second goal during a 3-1 victory against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup opener on June 16, 2026. The match took place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where France overcame a scoreless first half with three second-half goals. Mbappe's performance positions him as France's all-time leading goal scorer. The victory marks a strong start for France in the tournament.

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  • France leads Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener
  • Mbappe scores twice, becoming France's all-time leading scorer
  • Match took place at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
  • France scored three second-half goals after a scoreless first half
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Kylian Mbappe scored his second goal of the game against Senegal in 2026 World Cup on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. Watch the highlight here.

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