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France-Senegal/ The challenge is unlocked, Mbappe takes the lead for the "Roosters"
2026-06-16 22:48:39 / SPORT
France has taken the lead against Senegal in the first match of Group I of the 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in New York.
The "Roosters" aim to start their journey towards the goal of regaining the world champion title and winning the third star on the jersey with a victory, while Senegal seeks to surprise the two-time champions in this opening match.
The match was unlocked in the 66th minute, when Kylian Mbappé scored the opening goal after a move inside the area, giving France a 1-0 lead over Senegal.
Earlier, the match had been fought over by both teams. In the 25th minute, Nicolas Jackson hit the post after a dangerous move, while in the 61st minute France claimed a penalty, but after a VAR review, the referee only awarded a penalty kick.
Senegal tried to react with Sadio Mané and long-range shots, but failed to find the net, while goalkeeper Mike Maignan was safe in several tackles.
In the 68th minute, Nicolas Jackson scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside, keeping the score 1-0 for France.
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