​World Cup2026: France 3-1 Senegal; Mbappé Scores Twice, Barcola Also on Target

FIFA World Cup  -  France VS Senegal
Match Time:17-06-2026 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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June 17 – In a World Cup group stage match, France faced Senegal. In the first half, Mbappé had several poor touches, and Jackson hit the post with a low shot on the counter. In the second half, Olise assisted Mbappé, who scored with a low half-turn shot from inside the six-yard box. Rabiot then set up Barcola, who slotted home on the break. In the 4th minute of stoppage time, Mbaye pulled one back with a powerful shot from a tight angle on the right. Just a minute later, Mbappé added a second with a fine strike from distance to seal a 3-1 victory and secure three points.

18th min: Olise passed to Dembélé on the right, whose long-range effort was blocked by a defender.

25th min: Diouf intercepted and played a quick pass forward. Jackson drove into the left side of the box, and his low shot hit the post before bouncing off Maignan’s back and out for a corner.

42nd min: Sarr was fouled outside the box after his pass, and Mané’s resulting shot was comfortably saved by Maignan.

47th min: Doué controlled a long pass and fired from the edge of the box, narrowly missing the target.

53rd min: Koundé won the ball high up the pitch and played in Olise, whose shot from the left side of the box was stopped by the onrushing Mendy.

57th min: Mbappé received a through ball, but his shot was blocked by Mendy after he stopped the ball in the box.

59th min: Mané tackled Mbappé, who went down in the box. After reviewing the footage, the referee awarded a goal kick.

64th min: A clever through ball from Olise, but Mbappé was just too slow to reach it.

66th min: Goal! Mbappé scored from a half-turn inside the box, slotting the ball into the far corner. France led 1-0.

68th min: Jackson latched onto a long ball and slotted home from the right side, but the goal was ruled offside.

74th min: Doué dribbled past a defender on the left and fired a powerful shot, which was saved by Mendy's legs.

82nd min: Goal! Rabiot provided the assist, and Barcola finished on the break to make it 2-0.

94th min: Goal! Mbaye scored from a tight angle on the right on the counter, making it 2-1.

96th min: Goal! A stunning strike from Mbappé – his second of the match – made it 3-1.