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Maignan and Rabiot contribute to France's 3-1 win over Senegal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Maignan and Rabiot contribute to France's 3-1 win over Senegal

Summary

France secured a 3-1 victory against Senegal in their opening Group I match at the World Cup held in New York. Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan started and played the entirety of the match. After a goalless first half, Kylian Mbappé netted the first goal for France in the 66th minute. Rabiot assisted the second goal, scored by Bradley Barcola in the 82nd minute. Senegal responded with a late goal from Mbaye, but Mbappé quickly reclaimed the two-goal advantage with a long-range strike. France will face Iraq next on June 22.

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By the Numbers

•France leads Group I with a 3-1 win over Senegal.
•Match played in New York on June 17.
•Kylian Mbappé scored two goals.
•Adrien Rabiot assisted the second goal.
•France's next match is against Iraq on June 22.

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What they're saying

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A winning start for France at the World Cup. Deschamp's side beat Senegal 3-1 in New York in their opening Group I match. Both AC Milan players, Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, started and played...
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