Overview
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium to open their World Cup campaign.
- After his first goal he mimicked playing an imaginary flute, a celebration he had promised James Corden during an appearance on Fox Sports' After Hours.
- His second goal moved Mbappé past Olivier Giroud to become France’s outright leading goalscorer.
- Mbappé told reporters that criticism does not motivate him and that he plays to make history for his country.
- The win gave France an early boost in Group I but they were briefly overtaken after other group results, and France now prepare to face Iraq to try to strengthen their position.