Yahoo Sports reports: Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey. Senegal almost broke the deadlock twice in the first half when Nicolas Jackson’s effort smashed off a post and Ismaila Sarr fired over the bar on the cusp of half-time.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 16, 2026 10:26 PM
Mbappe bags brace as France win World Cup opener against Senegal
Kylian Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey. Senegal almost broke the deadlock twice in the first half when Nicolas Jackson’s effort smashed off a post and Ismaila Sarr fired over the bar on the cusp of half-time.
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