France vs Senegal — World Cup, Group Stage - 1 (16 June 2026)
World Cup Group Stage - 1 
France vs Senegal
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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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Michael Olise gives France a sharper edge alongside Kylian Mbappé
Michael Olise's assist and 4 key passes helped France beat Senegal 3-1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in New York.
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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 Mbappé's record night could not escape France's penalty row
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1, but the World Cup 2026 opener turned on a disputed 58th-minute penalty call.
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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
- 12 Bradley Barcola for O. Dembele
- 24 Rayan Cherki for D. Doue
- 1 Brice Samba
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- 3
- 6 Manu Koné
- 9
- 13 N'Golo Kanté
- 15
- 18
- 21
- 22
- 23 Robin Risser
- 25
- 26
- 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
- 1 Yehvann Diouf
- 2
- 4 Abdoulaye Seck
- 7 Assane Diao
- 12 Cherif Ndiaye
- 14 Ismail Jakobs
- 17
- 22 Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- 23 Mory Diaw
- 24 Antoine Mendy
- 12 Bradley Barcola for O. Dembele
- 24 Rayan Cherki for D. Doue
- 1 Brice Samba
- 2
- 3
- 6 Manu Koné
- 9
- 13 N'Golo Kanté
- 15
- 18
- 21
- 22
- 23 Robin Risser
- 25
- 26
- 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
- 1 Yehvann Diouf
- 2
- 4 Abdoulaye Seck
- 7 Assane Diao
- 12 Cherif Ndiaye
- 14 Ismail Jakobs
- 17
- 22 Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- 23 Mory Diaw
- 24 Antoine Mendy