France began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Senegal on June 16, 2026, in their opening Group B match. Kylian Mbappé scored both goals, becoming the all-time leading scorer for the French national team with 52 goals, surpassing Thierry Henry's previous record of 51.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a powerful shot from outside the box, and doubled the lead in the 68th minute with a clinical finish after a counter-attack. The win puts France top of Group B with three points, ahead of their next match against Denmark on June 21.
Senegal, playing in their third World Cup, showed resilience but could not break through the French defense. The match was played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, in front of a crowd of 88,000 spectators.
