Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France leads Senegal in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
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.
- •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
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe, again! France captain scores second goal of 2026 World Cup
"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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