Match reportKylian Mbappé's record night could not escape France's penalty rowKylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1, but the World Cup 2026 opener turned on a disputed 58th-minute penalty call. Events
Second half
- Goal: K. Mbappe assist: M. Olise 1-0 66'
- 75' Substitution: I. SarrI. Mbaye
- 76' Substitution: L. CamaraH. Diarra
- Substitution: O. DembeleB. Barcola 80'
- Goal: B. Barcola assist: A. Rabiot 2-0 82'
- 83' Substitution: P. GueyeI. Ndiaye
- 83' Substitution: N. JacksonB. Dieng
- Substitution: D. DoueR. Cherki 87'
- 88' Substitution: I. GueyeP. Ciss
- 90+5' Goal: I. Mbaye assist: I. Ndiaye 2-1
- Goal: K. Mbappe 3-1 90+6'
Stats
FranceSenegal
- 54% Possession 46%
- 11 Shots 6
- 8 On target 2
- 1.89 xG 0.50
- 6 Corners 4
- 5 Fouls 9
All stats
- 569 Passes 496
- 88% Pass accuracy 86%
- 1 Saves 5
- 1 Offsides 3
Player of the match
KMKylian Mbappé
France· 2 goalsStories
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Mbappe, Messi, Haaland and Kane: Williams on four different defensive problems Ashley Williams explains how to stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane after France beat Senegal 3-1, with Mbappe scoring twice. -
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Michael Olise and Thierry Henry's case for France's key role Thierry Henry says Michael Olise is France’s most important player after the 3-1 win over Senegal, with 76 touches and 4 chances created. -
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic turns a FOX Sports debate into the night's sharpest line Zlatan Ibrahimovic said ‘it’s not arrogance, it’s confidence’ on FOX Sports, with Thierry Henry’s reaction and Alexi Lalas’ pushback driving the debate. -
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Adrien Rabiot pitch concerns overshadow France's win over Senegal Adrien Rabiot criticised the New York New Jersey Stadium pitch after France's 3-1 win over Senegal, with Vinicius Junior backing the complaint. -
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Kylian Mbappé's brace did not tell the full story against Senegal Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, but Michael Olise and a denied penalty shaped the game before the records did. -
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France beat Senegal as Mbappe sets a new record Mbappe scored twice and became France’s all-time top scorer as Les Bleus beat Senegal 3-1, with Olise and Barcola driving the turnaround. -
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Kylian Mbappe one focus before France's opener: defensive work Kylian Mbappe has pledged to improve his defensive work before France's opener against Senegal, while BBC data underlines the scrutiny. -
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France vs Senegal preview: Mbappe, Saliba and the 2002 shadow France face Senegal in a World Cup opener shaped by Saliba's back issue, Mbappe's milestones and the 2002 shadow.
Lineups & ratings
France
4-2-3-1 Coach Didier Deschamps
7 ↓80'
14
10
5
11
17
16
19
20 ↓87'
- 12 Bradley Barcola for O. Dembele
- 24 Rayan Cherki for D. Doue
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Senegal
4-2-3-1 Coach Bouna Thiaw Pape
15
10
18 ↓75'
16
5 ↓88'
26 ↓83'
19
11 ↓83'
8 ↓76'
25
- 20 Ibrahim Mbaye for I. Sarr
- 21 Habib Diarra for L. Camara
- 9 Ahmadou Bamba Dieng for N. Jackson
- 13 Iliman Ndiaye for P. Gueye
- 6 Pathé Ismaël Ciss for I. Gueye
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Bench · France
- 12 Bradley Barcola for O. Dembele
- 24 Rayan Cherki for D. Doue
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Bench · Senegal
- 20 Ibrahim Mbaye for I. Sarr
- 21 Habib Diarra for L. Camara
- 9 Ahmadou Bamba Dieng for N. Jackson
- 13 Iliman Ndiaye for P. Gueye
- 6 Pathé Ismaël Ciss for I. Gueye
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