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FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE: FRA 3-1 SEN; Kylian Mbappe Takes France Home With Two Goals

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FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE: In FIFA World Cup 2026, France locks horns against Senegal in the match number 17. The highly anticipated France vs Senegal game at the New York's New Jersey Stadium.

France comes to FIFA 2026 as heavyweights under head coach Didier Deschamps. On the other side, Senegal begins its campaign flying high on confidence as they defeated France in FIFA 2002 World Cup opening match.

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France plays Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026 Match 17 at New York's New Jersey Stadium. France boasts stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Senegal, recalling their 2002 victory, enters amid strong performances by African teams.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE

France team is loaded with many match winners including current Ballon d'Or winner in Ousmane Dembele, but most interestingly, he's not France's best forward as Kylian Mbappe tops the squad.

France have made it to the FIFA final four times in the past seven editions, while Senegal's Pape Thiaw keeps the hopes high as African teams in have performed outstanding in FIFA group stage.

Jun 17, 2026, 2:53 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

With France's comfortable victory, Kylian Mbappe achieved another career mile-stone. He scored 2 goals to surpass Pele and Just Fontaine's record. MBappe has now 14 goals in FIFA World Cup.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:32 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Goal!!! Now Mbappe replied with a stunning kick and scored his second goal tonight, which takes France's total to 3 now. Alot of action last minutes.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Goal!!! A ray of hope for Senegal in last minutes as Mbaye score a goal.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:29 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

France is now just keeping the possession of the ball and waiting for the final whistle. France held the nerve in the first half, but showed its class later in the second half.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:26 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

8 minutes of stoppage time has been added to the play.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:25 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Only a few minutes left, and France is set to mark a dominating victory against Senegal. It looks like that they have avenged 2002's defeat by crushing Senegal.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:18 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

France has now almost sealed their victory as they are ahead with 2 goals lead, while Senegal must be feeling bad for all the missed chances.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:17 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Goal!!! Young leg Barcola scores the Second goal for France with his pace.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

France Substitution! Ousman Dembele replaced by Bradley Barcola.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:14 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Miss!!! What a cross pass it was from Diouf and a real chance to score, but Jackson misses the post and a chance to level scores. France is still ahead by 1-0.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Senegal Substitution! Habib Diarra comes in for Lamine Camara.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Senegal Substitution. Ibrahim Mbaye replaces Ismaïla Sarr.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Senegal now needs to change their game from defensive to attacking as they are trailing behind. If Senegal wants to level the score then Jackson and Sarr have to do something unusual.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Oh no!!!! Senegal gets a double heart break as France takes a lead, and referee disallow Jackson's goal, calls it offside.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Goallllllllll!!!! Mbappe made it. He stands by his name and scores the goal by finally beating Senegal's strong defence.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

France looks a little frustrated and aggressive now as they increase number of attacks, however, they all look like despirate attempts for now.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:55 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Call for VAR. Mbappe falls on ground and demands for a penalty. Referee is checking whether Mane touched the ball or not. No Penalty and a goal kick is favour of Senegal. This was something unusual as decision came in favour of Senegal instead of France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:52 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Save!!! Senegal Goalkeeper makes a save against Kyline Mbappe in one-on-one attempt.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:50 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Seems like France has now changed the strategy and charge towards the Senegal goal post. Olise runs into the Senegal box and tries to dink the ball over Mendy. It was a nice attempt, but Mendy makes a save.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:48 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

N Jackson was literally sprinting towards the France's goal post with ball but a good tackle stops him.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:44 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

A good attempt from France this time. Doue runs towards the Senegal's goal post, the closest France have come so far in the match, but no score. He made an attempt but ball flies over the goal post.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:42 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Senegal has kept the maximum possession of the ball, keeping France captain and star Klyine Mbappe out of play in first 45 minutes of the game.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:40 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Second half begins!
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Half Time. France 0-0 Senegal
Jun 17, 2026, 1:25 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Miss!!! SARR How can you miss that. It was such a good position and chance to draw the first blood, but Senegal only got disappointment.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Six minutes were added to the first half, which were wasted, but now goal was scored from any side.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Sloppy show! Dembele drives the ball forward but his pass to Doue was midway intercepted by a Senegal defender.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

There has been no goal in the first half of the match, however, Senegal has impressed everyone with its attacking game. While on the other side, France showed the strong defence and calmly keeps the game going.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:19 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

Free Kick for France!!! A handball at the edge of the box on the left side earns a free kick for France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 AM IST

FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE

So far, the game has been an encounter between mid-fielders as forward players from both the team did not get many chances to attack the goal post.
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