Senegal pull one back, but Mbappé responds with a stunning goal to make it 3-1

Barcola dinks it brilliantly into the net and France all but seal the win with a 2-0 lead

France continue to control the match as we reach the 80th minute

Mbappé puts France in front with a historic goal and a spectacular assist from Olise

A possible penalty on Mbappé was reviewed, but the referee decided not to award it

France have started the second half better. First Olise and then Mbappé came close to scoring the opener

The second half is underway

We've reached halftime, with the score still 0-0

42nd minute: Senegal remain the better side but haven't been able to take advantage of their chances. It's still 0-0

We've reached the hydration break, but just before it Nico Jackson hit the post. Senegal have been the better side, but it's still 0-0

Senegal have started the match well, looking better than France after eight minutes of play

The match is underway in NY/NJ

The lineups

🏟️ When and Where

The match between France and Senegal will be played at 3pm EST/12pm PT, at the New Jersey stadium, "New York/New Jersey Stadium."

📺 How and Where to Watch France vs Senegal

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🇫🇷 France's Preview

A French team that was world champion in 2018, with key figures like Mbappé, is entering this world competition, trying to go as far as possible. They come from losing to Ivory Coast 2-1 in a pre-World Cup friendly, however, they were able to overcome Northern Ireland and Colombia without apparent problems.

🇸🇳 Senegal's Preview

Senegal comes from a more complicated stretch after drawing with Saudi Arabia in a goalless match and losing 3-2 to the United States of America. With their star and captain, Sadio Mané, they will seek a favorable result against Les Bleus, which will allow them to secure a comfortable place in this group stage.

⭐ Players to Watch

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappe

Mbappé is clearly the player to watch for the French national team; he is one of the best players at the international and club levels. Mbappé's individual skill can create opportunities that give Deschamps' team an edge in a match that, due to the magnitude of these teams, could be tightly contested.

🇸🇳 Sadio Mane

The captain of the Senegalese national team, Sadio Mané, is undoubtedly one of the most important players in his team's scheme and possibly a great game-changer for the match against France, where the African team's offense depends on his skills.

🎯 Final Analysis

One of the most anticipated matches of the World Cup, at least in this group stage, and it shapes up to be one for the history books, could be for anyone. Although France comes with the advantage of good results in friendly matches, which Senegal does not have, the World Cup is a different competition.

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