East Rutherford, United States, June 16, 2026 (AFP) - Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

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2026-06-16

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. Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 -- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose -- and Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus secured all three points for Didier Deschamps' side. Mbappe darted across the penalty area to convert a brilliant Michael Olise pass on 66......

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