Kylian Mbappé scores twice as France tops Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France began its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on June 16 in New York. Despite a slow first half, where they had limited chances and struggled defensively, Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock with a goal in the 66th minute. Bradley Barcola added a second before Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye scored in stoppage time. Mbappé sealed the win shortly after with a long-range effort, making it a memorable match for the star forward.
- •Match held at the 2026 World Cup in New York on June 16.
- •France struggled in the first half, generating only one shot.
- •Mbappé scored his first goal in the 66th minute, becoming France's joint-all-time top scorer.
- •Barcola added France's second goal before Senegal replied late.
- •France will next face Iraq, while Senegal plays Norway.
- 10:05 PMBBC Sport — Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘It’s only one group stage game’ – Kylian Mbappé reacts to France’s World Cup win against Senegal
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — PLAYER RATINGS | France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappé scores brace in winning start for Les Bleus
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe's brace powers France to 3-1 win over Senegal
"2026 World Cup group stage, 16/06/2026France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory over Senegal in New York, with second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola sea...
"France have started their 2026 World Cup run with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, to go level with Olivier Giroud’s all-time...
"Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 10:05 PMHighlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France begin their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in Group I.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:40 PM‘It’s only one group stage game’ – Kylian Mbappé reacts to France’s World Cup win against Senegal
France have started their 2026 World Cup run with a 3-1 win against Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring, to go level with Olivier Giroud’s all-time...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:10 PMPLAYER RATINGS | France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappé scores brace in winning start for Les Bleus
2026 World Cup group stage, 16/06/2026France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory over Senegal in New York, with second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Bradley Barcola sea...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:04 PMWorld Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe's brace powers France to 3-1 win over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and France won its opening 2026 World Cup match 3-1 over Senegal.
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