France defeated Senegal in their opening match of the World Cup, winning 3-1 after a challenging first half. Senegal created several scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize, while France struggled to find their rhythm initially. Didier Deschamps’ team demonstrated improved performance in the second half, scoring three goals to take control of the match. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, reaffirming his status as a key player and securing the win for France. Senegal managed a late consolation goal, reducing the deficit but ultimately falling short. The victory marks a positive start to France’s World Cup campaign.