France began its North American World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, despite an early scare from their opponents. Senegal threatened to take the lead in the first half, evoking memories of their previous World Cup defeat against France in 2002. Kylian Mbappé proved pivotal, scoring two goals and setting a new record in the process. The match, played at MetLife Stadium, saw enthusiastic support from the crowd throughout. France ultimately demonstrated their strength, securing a confident win to start their tournament. The victory marks a positive beginning for the French team as they progress in the competition.