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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

Kylian Mbappé scores twice as France tops Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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10:05 PMBBC Sport — Highlights: Mbappe stars as France beat Senegal
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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...
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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...
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