2026 World Cup: Senegal loses 3-1 to France

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Senegal

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2026 World Cup: Senegal loses 3-1 to France

Senegal lost 3-1 to France in their opening Group I match of the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, surpassing Pelé with 14 World Cup goals, and celebrated by mimicking a flutist. The Lions of Teranga held on for a while but succumbed after halftime, despite hitting the post and missing a big chance in the first half.

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