New York, USA – France began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a crucial 3-1 victory over Senegal. The match took place Tuesday evening at MetLife Stadium, as part of the first round of Group I fixtures.
The first half ended in a goalless draw despite attempts from both sides. France then managed to break down Senegal’s defense in the second half.
The first goal came in the 66th minute through Kylian Mbappé, who capitalized on a pass inside the penalty area and went one-on-one with the goalkeeper. He then slotted the ball into the net, giving Les Bleus the lead.
تمريرة أوليسه المذهلة تصل إلى كيليان مبابي الذي حوّلها في شباك المنتخب السنغالي.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 16, 2026Senegal almost equalized quickly when Nicholas Jackson found the net just a minute later. However, the offside rule denied the Lions of Teranga the equalizer.
The French team continued to press for a second goal, which they achieved in the 82nd minute through Barcola. He capitalized on a loose ball inside the penalty area and fired it powerfully into the net.
تمريرة رابيو السحرية تصل إلى البديل باركولا الذي سجل الهدف الثاني بحركة فنية رائعة.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 16, 2026In stoppage time, Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back for Senegal in the fifth minute of added time, igniting a tense finale. But Mbappe responded quickly, scoring his second and France’s third goal just a minute later, sealing his country’s victory.
لاعب باريس سان جيرمان إبراهيم مباي يسجل هدفاً رائعاً ومميزاً لمنتخب السنغال.
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— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) June 16, 2026With this victory, the French national team earned its first three points in the World Cup, taking the lead in Group I, while the Senegalese national team remains without any points.
