Mbappé Leads France Against Senegal in World Cup 2026 Opener

Kathmandu. In their first match of the World Cup 2026, France will face Senegal, with all eyes on team captain Kylian Mbappé. At just 27 years old, Mbappé, who has already established himself as one of the best World Cup players in modern football history, is leading the French team with the goal of reaching the World Cup final for the third consecutive time.

This clash between France and Senegal, part of Group 'I', is considered one of the most exciting and anticipated matches of the group stage. Previously, in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, Senegal stunned the then-world champions France with a historic 1-0 victory.