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France Defeats Senegal 3-1 in World Cup Opener
France overcame an early deficit to beat Senegal 3-1 on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. Captain Kylian Mbappé scored twice to become France's all-time leading scorer with 58 goals.
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France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their Group I World Cup opener on Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The French team trailed early after a wobbly start but secured the victory with two goals from the captain and one additional strike.
Senegal mounted a determined effort but could not overcome the three-goal margin. France overcame the early deficit with two goals from the captain and one additional strike.
The captain's brace marked his 57th and 58th goals for France.
The performance moved him within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record. The milestone came during France's first match of the 2026 tournament.
Supporters from both nations gathered in fan zones across Paris to watch the match. French and Senegalese fans followed the game together in the French capital. >"Mbappé becomes France's record scorer as Les Bleus down valiant Senegal" — France 24, 16 June 2026.
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