Mbappe bags brace as France win World Cup opener against Senegal

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2026-06-17

East Rutherford, New Jersey (PA Media/dpa) - 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. However, France took charge after the break, with skipper Mbappe scoring in the 66th minute and substitute Bradley Barcola......

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