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France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe makes history as Les Bleus get off to a winning start at the 2026 World Cup
France captain Kylian Mbappe becomes the nation's record goalscorer, while inching closer to the World Cup record as Les Bleus open the 2026 World Cup with a victory over Senegal.23:35
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France 3-1 Senegal player ratings: Kylian Mbappe breaks Olivier Giroud's record as Sadio Mane disappoints
Sports Mole provides player ratings as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opening World Cup game of Group I on Tuesday.22:18
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France 3-1 Senegal: Magical Mbappe claims Giroud goalscoring record after penalty controversy
France forward Kylian Mbappe claims Olivier Giroud's goal-scoring record in a statement 3-1 victory over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.20:19
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Trevoh Chalobah replaces Tino Livramento in England squad
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France vs Senegal: The five African nations that have beaten Les Bleus ahead of World Cup 2026 clash
With France versus Senegal at the 2026 World Cup just hours away, which five African nations have already claimed the scalp of Les Bleus?Jun 16, 07:02
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Tuesday's World Cup predictions and previews including France vs. Senegal
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Tuesday's matches at the 2026 World Cup, including France against Senegal.Jun 16, 00:05
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France vs Senegal: Should Didier Deschamps start Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola or Rayan Cherki?
Discover whether Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola or Rayan Cherki deserves to start for France against Senegal, and compare the arguments behind Didier Deschamps's biggest selection decision.Jun 15, 20:14
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Team News: France vs. Senegal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash between France and Senegal.Jun 15, 20:00
France vs. Senegal: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to follow France vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including TV and streaming options.Jun 15, 15:26
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France vs. Senegal: Three reasons why Lions of Teranga can repeat 2002 World Cup shock in Group K
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup 2026 fixture between France and Senegal, Sports Mole highlights three reasons why the African side could repeat their shock 2002 heroics against Les Bleus.Jun 15, 13:40
Kylian Mbappe World Cup stats: Goals, assists, records and 2026 World Cup milestones
Track Kylian Mbappe's World Cup stats, including goals, assists, and records as the France captain chases history and aims to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 14, 20:56
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France vs. Senegal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before World Cup 2026 clash
After of France and Senegal's World Cup 2026 clash, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two nations.Jun 14, 11:26
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Senegal lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group I clash including Nicolas Jackson decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Senegal could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash with France in East Rutherford.Jun 14, 10:58
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France lineup vs. Senegal: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group I clash after William Saliba injury update
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash with Senegal in East Rutherford.Jun 14, 10:49
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Preview:France vs Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup clash between France and Senegal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 14, 10:39
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Arsenal and France receive new William Saliba injury update before Senegal opener at 2026 World Cup
France receive a major boost as William Saliba returns to full training ahead of their opening 2026 World Cup group match against Senegal.Jun 14, 07:52
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Arsenal receive new William Saliba injury update as France World Cup training report emerges
Arsenal receive a seemingly positive William Saliba injury update from France's World Cup camp, but the boost could also become a blow for Mikel Arteta.Jun 13, 06:37
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World Cup 2026: Which team will have to travel furthest?
Sports Mole takes a look at all teams participating in 2026 World Cup and the distances they have to travel for their matches.Jun 13, 01:34
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France 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Can Deschamps leave on a high by steering favourites to glory again?
Didier Deschamps finally brings his France tenure to an end at the 2026 World Cup, looking for a second win with a squad packed full of star names that puts them among the favourites.Jun 10, 20:15
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2026 World Cup: Who will win this summer's tournament?
Sports Mole selects which country we believe will triumph at the 2026 World Cup, with France, Spain and England among the favourites for the trophy.Jun 10, 15:05
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