France began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. After a disappointing first half, the defending champions responded strongly in the second half. Captain Kylian Mbappé scored twice, becoming France’s all-time leading goalscorer with 58 goals in national colors. Bradley Barcola added another from the bench, while Senegal’s Ibrahima Mbaye netted a late consolation goal.
Didier Deschamps’ side struggled for rhythm in the opening 45 minutes, with Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, and Désiré Doué repeatedly dropping deep to collect the ball. Senegal created the better chances early on, as Nicolas Jackson hit the post and Ismaïla Sarr missed a clear opportunity. Deschamps’ tactical adjustment after halftime—moving Olise into midfield and Dembélé to the wing—transformed the match.
France’s dominant second-half display reaffirmed their status as one of the leading contenders for the World Cup title, showcasing both resilience and attacking depth after a shaky start.
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