The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Why do teams kick the ball out of play at kick-off?

Several teams have adopted the tactic during the World Cup, but why do they do it?

FourFourTwo · Jun 16

How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Michael Olise elevates Kylian Mbappe to new heights in frightening World Cup performance

Olise helped ignite France’s World Cup 2026 bid by assisting Kylian Mbappe to break down Senegal in a 3-1 victory in New York

The Independent UK · Jun 16

World Cup 2026: France beat Senegal as Mbappé becomes Les Bleus' record goal-scorer

Favourites France overcame a wobbly start to defeat Group I rivals Senegal 3-1 in their World Cup opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to overtake Olivier Giroud as Les Bleus' all-time top scorer and move within two goals of Miroslav Klose's World Cup record.

France 24 · Jun 16

How to watch France vs Senegal: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, 3-1 France, Mbappe scores twice

Kylian Mbappe leads a star-studded France attack as they take on Senegal in their opening game at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group I fixture for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jun 16

Why were France not awarded a penalty for Kylian Mbappe incident against Senegal?

VAR controversy has reached the global stage

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Kylian Mbappe controversially denied penalty against Senegal after VAR review – here’s why

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The Independent UK · Jun 16

Wayne Rooney brands Trevoh Chalobah England call-up ‘strange’ and names player he would have picked

Trevoh Chalobah received a late call-up to the England World Cup squad on Tuesday as he replaced the injured Tino Livramento. Thomas Tuchel’s decision to turn to Chalobah has sparked debate, with some questioning why he did not select another full-back such as Trent Alexander-Arnold or Lewis Hall. Wayne Rooney…

The Independent UK · Jun 16

World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal

World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…

France 24 · Jun 16

France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 17th game of the 2026 World Cup gets the perceived ‘group of death’ underway.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 16