Kylian Mbappe scores twice in France's World Cup win over Senegal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals in France's 3-1 victory against Senegal during their World Cup 2026 opener on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New York. Michael Olise assisted Mbappe on a key goal that helped France recover from a slow start, with the team showing a stronger performance in the second half. This match marked Mbappe's rise as France's all-time top scorer, surpassing Olivier Giroud. The result sets a hopeful tone for France's campaign as they continue in Group I.
- •Kylian Mbappe scores twice, reaching 58 career goals for France.
- •Michael Olise assists Mbappe's opening goal in the match.
- •France struggled initially but improved after halftime.
- •The match took place at MetLife Stadium in New York.
- •France aims to advance further in the World Cup following this win.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — How Michael Olise elevated Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance
"Michael Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York
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