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Kalidou Koulibaly says Senegal not ashamed but frustrated after France defeat

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has maintained the Lions of Teranga will have nothing to be ashamed of despite their humiliating 3-1 defeat against France in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
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Michael Olise and the game-changing tactical switch which saw France beat Senegal

'Player of the Match' against Senegal on Tuesday night, Michael Olise had a stunning World Cup debut on Tuesday. The stats back it up, and one key factor changed everything.
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EXCLUSIVE: Guillaume Hoarau full of praise for France's record breaker Kylian Mbappe

After a laboured first 45 minutes, Les Bleus produced a top-class second half to secure victory over Senegal. With a decisive Kylian Mbappe and a sparkling attacking display after the break, France sent out an early statement. Former French footballer Guillaume Hoarau, who is Flashscore’s consultant for this tournament, analyses Les Bleus’ opening match.
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World Cup highlights: The never ageing Messi responds to Haaland and Mbappe

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.
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Deschamps gives 'piece of his mind' to inspire France to win over Senegal

France manager Didier Deschamps admitted he delivered some ⁠home truths to his players at halftime during their 3-1 World Cup victory over Senegal on Tuesday, ‌after a lifeless opening 45 minutes.
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Thiaw wants Senegal side to show more aggression after France defeat

Senegal will hope to become less ⁠passive in defence and improve efficiency in their attack, coach Pape Thiaw said, after a 3-1 defeat ‌by France in their World Cup Group I opener on Tuesday.
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Mbappe surpasses Giroud as France's all-time top scorer with double in World Cup opener

⁠France captain Kylian Mbappe became his country's all-time leading ‌scorer with a double against Senegal ‌at the World Cup ‌on Tuesday, beating the mark ‌of 57 goals held by ‌Olivier Giroud.
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Mbappe makes history with stunning brace as France begin World Cup with win over Senegal

France opened their World Cup (WC) campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, collecting a 10th win from their last 12 internationals as Kylian Mbappe became Les Bleus' all-time leading goalscorer.
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France coach Didier Deschamps outlines Senegal qualities ahead of World Cup clash

France head coach Didier Deschamps has discussed Senegal’s strong areas as the two sides prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against France at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
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Pape Thiaw says ambitious Senegal ready for France test in World Cup opener

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has claimed the Lions of Teranga are ready to face any team in the world as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture against France at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
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Deschamps and France aiming for World Cup history as Senegal look for 2002 repeat

Tuesday night sees one of the favourites for the World Cup, France, take on African Cup of Nations runners-up, Senegal, in what's expected to be one of the games of the group stage.
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Kante says France mustn't take Senegal lightly in World Cup repeat of 2002 shock

France midfielder N'Golo Kante has warned his teammates against underestimating Senegal when the two sides face off in their first fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Hussein Ali on Iraq's World Cup return, facing Mbappe and his roots in Sweden

Hussein Ali is part of the young generation that has ended Iraq's 40-year absence from the World Cup, and he intends to make it count. The Sweden-raised right-back, now impressing in Poland's Ekstraklasa with Pogon Szczecin, sat down with Flashscore to discuss a brutal group alongside France, Norway and Senegal, the challenge of facing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and his decision to represent Iraq.
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Mbappe heads to World Cup with critics circling after challenging season in Madrid

Kylian Mbappe heads into France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday ⁠with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country's biggest football star under immense pressure.
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Kylian Mbappe wary of ‘great’ Senegal ahead of France's World Cup opener

France national team forward Kylian Mbappe has labelled Senegal ‘a great team’ as the two nations prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, June 16th.