World Cup results, schedule, scores, live updates: Mbappé lifts France over Senegal; Haaland, Norway take on Iraq next
Kylian Mbappé secures a record-breaking performance as France defeats Senegal in the latest World Cup tournament action.
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The brief
France defeated Senegal with a final score of 3-1 during the latest World Cup match. Kylian Mbappé contributed two goals to the victory.
Coverage from Al Jazeera, ABC News, and ESPN emphasizes that these goals mark Mbappé’s 13th and 14th career World Cup scores. Reports indicate he is now tied for third place on the all-time list and has established a new goal record for France.
Future developments will depend on subsequent match outcomes as the tournament progresses.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the France vs. Senegal match?
France defeated Senegal with a score of 3-1.
What record did Kylian Mbappé achieve during the match?
Mbappé broke the France World Cup goal record and moved into a tie for third place on the all-time scoring list with 14 career goals.
Which teams are scheduled to compete next?
Norway, featuring Erling Haaland, is scheduled to play against Iraq.
Coverage (3)
- LIVE: France vs Senegal 3-1 Al Jazeera · 3h ago
- France striker Kylian Mbappé scores 13th and 14th World Cup goals, moving into tie for 3rd all time ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3h ago
- Kylian Mbappé scores stunner, breaks France goal record in Senegal win ESPN · 3h ago
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