France began their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win against Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer, scoring two goals in the match. The victory is seen as a measure of revenge for Senegal’s shock defeat of France in the 2022 World Cup, where Senegal won 1-0. This win marks a strong start for France as they aim to secure a place in the tournament and compete for a third World Cup title. Details regarding the other goalscorers and specific match events were not provided in the source text. The game took place as part of the qualifying stages for the 2026 World Cup.