« Senegal African champion? »: Mbappé's unexpected remark before the World Cup

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Senegal

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« Senegal African champion? »: Mbappé's unexpected remark before the World Cup

Kylian Mbappé spoke about the France-Senegal match at the 2026 World Cup, joking about Senegal's African champion title versus Morocco. He highlighted the history between the two countries and the importance of starting the tournament well. The French captain spoke on M6.

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