Mbappe’s Historic Double Powers France to Winning Start Against Senegal

Kylian Mbappe scored a historic brace as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I opener in New Jersey. After a scoreless first half, Mbappe broke the deadlock in the 66th minute before substitute Bradley Barcola doubled France’s advantage late in the match. Senegal pulled one back through teenage forward Ibrahim Mbaye in stoppage time, but Mbappe quickly sealed the victory with a stunning long-range strike. The two goals took the France captain to 14 World Cup goals and 58 international goals, making him France’s all-time leading scorer in both categories. The win gives Les Bleus a strong start to their World Cup campaign.