France Revive, Senegal Fight Back

France stunned Senegal 3-1 in a World Cup opener that blended history, heartbreak, and heroics. A sluggish first half gave way to a second-half explosion led by Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice and shattered Olivier Giroud’s national scoring record. Senegal, fueled by past glory and a legendary 2002 upset, fought valiantly — including a disallowed goal by Nicolas Jackson and missed chances by Ismaïla Sarr. The match honored Papa Bouba Diop’s legacy while spotlighting France’s need to elevate their early-game intensity if they hope to defend their crown. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/419b8f0843076233