France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Kylian Mbappe was the standout performer, scoring two goals and driving France’s attack. The defending runners-up demonstrated their strength in a dominant performance against a challenging Senegal side. This win marks a positive start for France’s campaign to qualify for the next World Cup. Senegal managed to score one goal, but it wasn’t enough to overcome France’s offensive prowess. The result places France in a strong position early in the qualifying process.