France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, overcoming a sluggish start. The win was fueled by a strong performance from Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals during the match. These goals propelled Mbappé to become the all-time leading scorer for the French national team. Celebrations erupted in the Paris fan zone as fans reacted to Mbappé’s achievement and the team’s win. Despite initial struggles, France demonstrated resilience and ultimately secured a positive start to their World Cup campaign. The Senegalese team put up a fight, but were unable to overcome the French side’s momentum.