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Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

Euronews

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Economic Times

France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine

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France midfielder Rabiot joins Vinicius in criticising World Cup final pitch

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the pitch "felt more like an artificial surface" after Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the final game of the tournament on July 19.

France 24

France Lays the Ghost of 2002 to Rest After Overcoming Senegal

In 2002, Les Bleus lost in one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all time.

Sports Illustrated

SPO:'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

Kylian Mbappe Breaks Two France Goalscoring Records in Opening World Cup Win

Les Bleus started off with an entertaining victory against Senegal in the New Jersey sunshine.

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France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe overtakes Olivier Giroud with brilliant brace

Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

The Economic Times

SPO:France sizzle in second half to see off Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

Mbappé breaks records as France see off spirited Senegal

Kylian Mbappé 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.

Radio France Internationale

France Player Ratings vs. Senegal: Magnifique Mbappe Breaks Scoring Records in Victory

Kylian Mbappé became France’s greatest-ever goalscorer with a brace in the World Cup opener.

Sports Illustrated

Why do teams kick the ball out of play at kick-off?

Several teams have adopted the tactic during the World Cup, but why do they do it?

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The Independent UK

How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

The Independent UK

Michael Olise elevates Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance

Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York

Bangkok Post

France win as Mbappe ignites World Cup opener

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J: France shook themselves awake after a sleepy first ‌half on Tuesday to beat Senegal 3-1 in the New York/New Jersey Stadium for a perfect start ⁠to their World Cup campaign.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Senegal lose to France in second-half smasher

In tonight's edition: Senegal lose to two-time champions France at the World Cup as Les Bleus win 3-1 in their group stage clash. Also, Africa CDC warns the Ebola crisis in DR Congo has the potential to become the worst ever of its kind. Plus it's been 50 years since…

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Evening Standard

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe stars as Les Bleus begin World Cup 2026 campaign with huge win

Beaten 2022 finalists have a point to prove in North America

The Independent UK

Mbappe breaks Pele and Giroud goalscoring records to lead France to World Cup win over Senegal

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France 24

World Cup 2026: France beat Senegal as Mbappé becomes Les Bleus' record goal-scorer

Favourites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus' all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.

TechRadar

How to watch France vs Senegal: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, 3-1 France, Mbappe scores twice

Kylian Mbappe leads a star-studded France attack as they take on Senegal in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group I fixture for free online and from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Why were France not awarded a penalty for Kylian Mbappe incident against Senegal?

VAR controversy has reached the global stage

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe controversially denied penalty against Senegal after VAR review – here’s why

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The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney brands Trevoh Chalobah England call-up ‘strange’ and names player he would have picked

Trevoh Chalobah received a late call-up to the England World Cup squad on Tuesday as he replaced the injured Tino Livramento. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to turn to Chalobah has sparked debate, with some questioning why he did not select another full-back such as Trent Alexander-Arnold or Lewis Hall. Wayne Rooney…

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