Mbappé’s brace fires France past Senegal to open World Cup 2026
Kylian Mbappé’s two-goal masterclass in Los Angeles silenced Senegal and reignited the debate over France’s greatest-ever player.
Kylian Mbappé announced his 2026 World Cup intentions with a clinical double as France dismantled Senegal 2-0 in Los Angeles to open their Group A campaign. The 27-year-old captain, already France’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 15 goals, delivered a complete performance, scoring in the 38th minute to break the deadlock and adding a second in the 82nd to seal a dominant victory. France controlled the game from the outset, dominating possession and creating early chances.
