June 17, 2026
Senegal’s goalkeeper #16 Edouard Mendy and defender #19 Moussa Niakhate react after conceding France’s second goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Senegal at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 16, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.
The Senegalese regretted not taking their chances in the first-half as France found their rhythm and a double by Kylian Mbappe and a goal by Bradley Barcola saw them comfortably home in the Group I clash in East Rutherford.
Ibrahim Mbaye was on the mark for Senegal.
