Mbappé Double Puts France on Top as Senegal’s Second-Half Fightback Falls 

Mbappé Double Puts France on Top as Senegal’s Second-Half Fightback Falls Short 3-1

Kylian Mbappé was unstoppable as France secured a 3-1 win over Senegal, with the PSG star’s double proving the difference in a World Cup thriller.

Mbappé opened scoring in the 34th minute, racing onto Antoine Griezmann’s pass before beating Édouard Mendy. Olivier Giroud made it 2-0 before halftime, then Mbappé completed his brace just after the hour with a powerful strike from the edge of the box — his 5th World Cup goal and 48th for Les Bleus.

Senegal didn’t give up. The Lions of Teranga pulled one back in the 72nd minute through Sadio Mané, igniting a late push that tested France’s defense. But Didier Deschamps’ side stayed composed to seal all 3 points and top the group.

Despite the defeat, Senegal’s second-half fightback showed why they’re African champions. Coach Aliou Cissé praised his team’s resilience and will take confidence into the knockout path.

Mbappé jumps into 2nd place in the Golden Boot race. With the captain firing like this, France’s title defense looks serious.