Senegal: Defiant Captain Kalidou Koulibaly Backs Senegal to Bounce Back At World Cup

Senegal lost 3-1 to France in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly urged unity and focus on the positives, arguing the scoreline did not reflect the balance of play. Senegal created chances but Kylian Mbappe scored twice. Koulibaly said the team has nothing to be ashamed of.