Mbappé Rescues France in Ugly World Cup Opener

France, the tournament favorites, looked completely disjointed in the first half of their Group A fixture against a well-organized Senegal side. The 2018 champions failed to create clear chances and were lucky to go into the break level at 0-0, with Senegal hitting the post. However, Kylian Mbappé, the reigning Ballon d'Or winner, sparked a second-half turnaround. His energy and brilliance lifted the team, leading to a 3-1 victory despite a poor overall performance from Didier Deschamps' lineup....