Published Jun 16, 2026, 6:42 PM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 1 source
France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe stands up in World Cup opener as 'superstar' the first to shine Stateside
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It's been a strange season for Kylian Mbappe. Plenty of goals, no trophies and criticism from his home fans. But when the lights of the World Cup shine, nothing else matters. Having watched the likes of Vinicius Junior and Lamine Yamal fail to guide their teams to victory over the start of the tournament this summer, he made sure not to follow suit in remarkable style. France flattered to deceive in the opening 45 minutes in their opening game against Senegal. If anything, they were lucky to be