Kylian Mbappé scored in the 66th and 90+6th minutes as France defeated Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. After a tentative first half with France failing to capitalize on early chances, the team improved after the break, with Michael Olise providing the assist for Mbappé's opening goal. Bradley Barcola added a second in the final ten minutes.
Mbappé's double represents a historic milestone. With 58 international goals, he has surpassed Olivier Giroud as France's all-time leading scorer. At World Cups, his 14 goals now exceed Lionel Messi's previous tournament record of 13 goals across his World Cup career.
Senegal scored through Ibrahim Mbaye but could not mount a sustained comeback. Referee Alireza Faghani from Australia oversaw the match. France's opening victory extends a streak of successful opening-match performances at World Cups, with the team now winning their opening game for a fourth consecutive tournament.
The result positions France well in Group I ahead of their second match against Iraq on 23 June. Mbappé's record-setting performance and France's second-half dominance may shift betting markets regarding their tournament trajectory and knockout-stage prospects.
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