Mbappé Leads France Against Senegal in World Cup 2026 Opener
Summary
France will face Senegal in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, led by star captain Kylian Mbappé aiming for a third consecutive final appearance.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappé leads France in the 2026 World Cup opener against Senegal.
- Mbappé has scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches and is close to breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record.
- The 2026 match revisits the historic 2002 upset when Senegal beat France 1-0 in the World Cup opener.
- Mbappé plays for Real Madrid, scoring 42 goals in the 2025-26 season before the World Cup.
