France Edge Senegal 3-1 as Mbappe and Barcola Star in World Cup Opener

France kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal in the group stage. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring with a clinical finish in the first half, before Bradley Barcola doubled the lead just before the break. Senegal pulled one back early in the second half through a scrappy goal from Boulaye Dia, but France restored their two-goal cushion when Antoine Griezmann converted a penalty after a handball in the box. The fixture was played at a frenetic pace...