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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

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

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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Norway’s Erling Haaland punishes Iraq with double on World Cup debut

Erling Haaland scored Norway’s first two goals as they won 4-1 in Group I, despite Aymen Hussein equalising with Iraq’s second World Cup goal in the nation’s history

The Guardian - UK

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

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.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Is Three Goals Away From World Cup Immortality

It’s only a matter of time before the Frenchman cements himself as the greatest goalscorer in the competition’s history.

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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

Mbappé’s belter steals show as fluid France see off late Senegal challenge

Kylian Mbappé’s outstanding second finished off Senegal’s strong finish to give France a 3-1 opening win in Group I of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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.

France 24

World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal

World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…

France 24

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Preview: Odds, Picks & History-Laden Clash

France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener with immediate knockout-stage implications. France enter as the clear favorites at -230, while Senegal – who famously defeated the reigning world champions in their only prior World Cup meeting…

Sports Lens

The best Lego World Cup kits — including a soccer ball with a stadium-sized secret, a mini Messi, and your own golden trophy

Can't get enough of the World Cup? These Lego sets let you enjoy the beautiful game in brick form.

TechRadar

France vs Senegal Key Players FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted lineups, key players, team news, stats and match prediction

France vs Senegal FIFA 2026: France and Senegal renew their World Cup rivalry on June 16 at MetLife Stadium, a rematch of their famous 2002 opener. With stars like Mbappé and Mané set to feature, both nations aim for a strong start in a highly competitive Group I. France enters…

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The Guardian - US

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 16 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

France 24

France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A repeat of the 2002 opening game has been billed as one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the tournament.

Radio France Internationale

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny

With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus before their World Cup opener against Senegal

Sports Illustrated

France Predicted Lineup vs. Senegal: World Cup Group I

One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is the Top Dog of the World Cup’s Biggest Teams?

Household names headline the biggest World Cup in history.

The Guardian - UK

France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’

The midfielder on playing defensively to let France flourish and wanting a fitting World Cup sign-off for Deschamps

Sports Illustrated

The Four Biggest Storylines for France at the 2026 World Cup

Les Bleus heads to this summer’s tournament as one of the leading favorites.

Sports Lens

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

France vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. France are favored at -210 in this Group I opener. Get our picks and predictions.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo Chase Historic FIFA World Cup Records in 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees football legends like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé chasing historic records, while nations compete for prestigious titles in a high-stakes tournament.

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