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France Predicted Lineup vs. Iraq: World Cup Group I

Les Bleus will clinch qualification if they avoid defeat against Iraq.

Sports Illustrated

France XI vs Iraq: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Kylian Mbappe in sight of World Cup scoring record after brace against Senegal

Evening Standard

The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football

Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke

The Guardian - UK

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Real Madrid Release Michael Olise Statement Amid Reports of $230 Million Bid

Club president Florentino Pérez wants to make a serious statement this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid respond to Michael Olise transfer links as statement issued

Los Blancos have moved to distance themselves from the Frenchman

Evening Standard

2026 World Cup: The 12 Best Individual Performances of First Group Games

Many of the big names stepped up in the tournament’s opening matches.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Agree Gyokeres Swap; Real Madrid Plot Fernandes Bid

Sandro Tonali, Jérémy Doku, Álvaro Carreras and Michael Olise all feature in the gossip.

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Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

Bangkok Post

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Economic Times

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

The Guardian - US

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

SPO:'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe overtakes Olivier Giroud with brilliant brace

Mbappe bagged a brace as France opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

The National (Scotland)

Kylian Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

The Economic Times

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SPO:France sizzle in second half to see off Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

AAP

'Relief' for France, second-half stunners sink Senegal

A Kylian Mbappe double after halftime has sparked two-time world champions France to an entertaining 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026: Former Arsenal star sends Kylian Mbappe message as France 'superstar' beats his record

Les Bleus captain continues to write himself into the history books

Radio France Internationale

Mbappé breaks records as France see off spirited Senegal

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

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Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

The Independent UK

Michael Olise elevates Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance

Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York

The Guardian - UK

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

TechRadar

How to watch France vs Senegal: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, 3-1 France, Mbappe scores twice

Kylian Mbappe leads a star-studded France attack as they take on Senegal in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group I fixture for free online and from anywhere.

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…

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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…

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