FIFA Men's World Cup

France vs. Senegal Highlights: Kylian Mbappé Scores Twice In French Win

Updated: Jun 16, 2026 - 6:03 PM ET

Is Group I the Group of Death? It certainly looked like it on Tuesday, as France defeated Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium in an entertaining matchup.

Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice in a 3-1 victory, and France entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener as the favorites to win the tournament (+430) and were favored in their matchup with Senegal (-214).

Here are the top plays from France vs. Senegal:

Jun 16, 2026 - 2:00p ET

France vs. Senegal Live Scoreboard

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Jun 16, 2026 - 5:04p ET

Mbappé Does It Again!

Jun 16, 2026 - 5:01p ET

Not Done Yet!

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:56p ET

Didier Digs It!

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:48p ET

France Pulling Away!

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:33p ET

Mbappé For The Lead!

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:31p ET

Should This Have Been A PK?

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:28p ET

Not. Happening.

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:23p ET

Access Denied!

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:05p ET

HALFTIME: France 0, Senegal 0

Jun 16, 2026 - 4:05p ET

A Little High

Jun 16, 2026 - 3:29p ET

Strong Attempt, But No Dice

Jun 16, 2026 - 3:20p ET

Eli In the House

Jun 16, 2026 - 3:17p ET

Yeah, That Hurts

Jun 16, 2026 - 3:04p ET

The Anthems

Jun 16, 2026 - 2:57p ET

Pregame Scene

Jun 16, 2026 - 2:49p ET

Kylian Mbappé Interview

Jun 16, 2026 - 2:29p ET

France-Senegal History

Live Coverage for this began on Jun 16, 2026 - 5:06p ET

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