New Jersey – Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.
Issued on: 16/06/2026 - 23:31
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Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe took his World Cup goals tally to 14, just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose, as Bradley Barcola also struck to help Les Bleus secure all three points for Didier Deschamps' side. Mbappe darted across the penalty area to convert a brilliant Michael Olise pass on 66 minutes and break the deadlock in a contest in which France struggled in the first half before coming to life after the break.
France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring thrid goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal. © AP Photo/Adam Hunger
