In their opening match of the World Cup, France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to lead the charge. The match took place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Mbappe Shines Despite Early Pressure

France faced a tough challenge from Senegal in the first half, but after the break, Mbappe found his rhythm. He netted his first goal early in the second half and followed it up with a stunning long-range shot for his second, marking the 13th and 14th World Cup goals of his career. Bradley Barcola also contributed to the scoreline, skillfully lifting the ball over Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Senegal's Late Response

Senegal managed to pull one back in added time when Ibrahim Mbaye scored, taking advantage of a lapse from French goalkeeper Mike Maignan. Despite this consolation goal, France maintained control of the match and celebrated a solid start to their World Cup campaign.

With his two goals, Mbappe now stands at 14 World Cup goals, tying him with West Germany's Gerd Mueller as the third-highest scorer in World Cup history. The 27-year-old is closing in on the all-time record of 16 goals set by Germany's Miroslav Klose.