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Mbappe Becomes France’s Record Goalscorer in World Cup Win Over Senegal

Kylian Mbappe becomes France’s all-time leading scorer with a brilliant double against Senegal in their World Cup Group I clash. The Real Madrid forward netted twice in a 3-1 victory at MetLife Stadium to move past Olivier Giroud’s record.

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France vs Senegal Prediction and Analysis: Can Senegal’s Counterattack Punish France’s Star-Heavy Attack?

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France are projected to secure a 2-1 victory over Senegal in this Group I opener, leveraging superior attacking depth through Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise, though the Teranga Lions’ organized counterattacking threat via Sadio Mané and Ismaïla Sarr ensures a competitive contest decided by transitional moments and set-piece efficiency. Kickoff at New York New Jersey Stadium arrives on 16 June 2026 at 22:00 EAT (Kenya Time), placing this fixture in prime evening viewing hours for East African audiences.

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France Squad for World Cup 2026: Full List, Key Players and Group I Fixtures

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Didier Deschamps has selected a 26-player France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup featuring Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue in attack, with Mike Maignan in goal and defenders including William Saliba and Jules Kounde. France will compete in Group I against Iraq, Norway and Senegal when the tournament kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Northern Ireland Face France Ten Years After Euro 2016 Magic

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Josh Magennis reflects on Northern Ireland’s famous Euro 2016 campaign a decade later, as Michael O’Neill’s young squad prepare to test themselves against world champions France.

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Opta Supercomputer Ranks France as Second Favourites for 2026 World Cup

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Opta’s supercomputer has identified France as the second favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving them a 13 per cent chance of victory behind Spain’s 16.1 per cent.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi Switches Allegiance from France to Morocco

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Ayyoub Bouaddi has decided to represent Morocco instead of France at international level. The Lille OSC teenager, who is wanted by Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, could now feature at the 2026 World Cup.

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Kenya’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Power Rankings: All 48 Nations Graded From Worst to Best

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We rank every qualified nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from the weakest debutants to the strongest contenders battling for the trophy in North America.