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Mbappe's brilliance guides France past Senegal in World Cup clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:11 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Mbappe's brilliance guides France past Senegal in World Cup clash

Summary

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half as France overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium on June 16. After struggling initially, France found their rhythm post-break, with Mbappe netting the first goal in the 66th minute, becoming the nation's all-time leading World Cup scorer. The match marked the beginning of the group stage for both teams, and France aims to capitalize on this momentum as the tournament progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Erling Haaland scored a brace as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1.
•France had a poor first half, with only one shot and 0.02 xG.
•Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's consolation goal.
•Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup begins with Portugal facing DR Congo.
•England seeks to break their World Cup drought against Croatia.

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