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Mbappé’s Brace Lifts France Past Senegal in World Cup Opener
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80% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 15, 2026
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Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup Group 9 opener at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 27-year-old also became France’s all-time leading scorer and moved to third on the World Cup’s all-time list.
- 01Mbappé scored twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal.
- 02He reached 14 World Cup goals, third all time.
- 03Mbappé became France’s top scorer with 58 goals in 99 matches.
- 04About 80,000 fans filled MetLife Stadium, mostly French supporters.
- 05Senegal’s supporters were limited by the U.S. entry ban on home fans.
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