World Cup 2026: Senegal Lose to France in Second-Half Smasher
Mbappé became France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals as Didier Deschamps’ side seized control after halftime.
- On Monday, France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before nearly 82,000 spectators.
- Twenty-Four years after Senegal's historic upset over France in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Les Bleus sought revenge; the opening 45 minutes remained goalless despite high intensity from both sides.
- Kylian Mbappé earned Player of the Match honors, scoring twice to become France's all-time leading international goalscorer with 58 goals while controlling 54 per cent possession.
- Substitute Bradley Barcola doubled France's advantage in the 82nd minute; Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back late, but Mbappé sealed the 3-1 victory moments after.
- Despite the loss, Senegal demonstrated positive attacking intent and must bounce back quickly in their next Group I match to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Africa: 2026 World Cup - France Gets Its Revenge 24 Years Later, Defeats Senegal 3-1
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World Cup 2026: Mbappe strikes twice as France overpower Senegal
Mbappé's brace and Barcola's impact from the bench proved decisive as France claimed all three points. The post World Cup 2026: Mbappe strikes twice as France overpower Senegal appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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