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.
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"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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