France, Senegal and Mbappe
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Kylian Mbappe and France used a trio of second-half goals to open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a win.
In FIFA World Cup 2026, France will lock horns against Senegal in the match number 17. The highly anticipated France vs Senegal game will be played at the New York's New Jersey Stadium. France comes to FIFA 2026 as heavyweights under head coach Didier Deschamps.
Follow the play-by-play updates from the USA vs SEN friendly match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, as it happened on May 31, 2026
Kylian Mbappe fires a brace that makes him France’s leading goal-scorer of all time while Bradley Barcola scores just a couple of minutes after being introduced as a substitute as Les Bleus begin their campaign with a resounding victory at the MetLife Stadium near New York City.
Mbappe shines with 9/10 in World Cup 2026 opener. caughtoffside ‘I’d have to keep playing until I’m 80’ – Kylian Mbappé
Despite 48 nations vying for one World Cup title, the global tournament has been unifying. Here, two fans at the France vs. Senegal match give kudos to the opposing team.
