Kylian Mbape netted a brace France against Senegal at MetLife Stadium.
Monday, 16 June 2026
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Paraguay, Hard Rock Stadium
Abdulelah Al Amri opened the scoring for the Green Falcons. Saudi Arabia went into the halftime break leading by 1-0. Maximiliano Araujo levelled matters for the Sky Blues in the second half. With this match result, Saudi Arabia are now winless in their last three FIFA World Cup matches and Uruguay are now unbeaten in their last two FIFA World Cup matches.
Iran 2-2 New Zealand, SoFi Stadium
Elijah Just opened the scoring for the All Whites. Ramin Rezaeian equalized for the Persian Stars. Both sides went into the halftime break levelled at 1-1. Elijah Just completed his brace and also restored the lead for the All Whites. Mohammad Mohebi levelled matters for the Persian Stars. With this match result, Iran are now winless in their last two FIFA World Cup matches and New Zealand are now winless in their last seven FIFA World Cup matches.
France 3-1 Senegal, MetLife Stadium
Both sides went into the halftime break levelled at 0-0. Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for the Blues. Bradley Barcola doubled the lead for the Blues. Ibrahim Mbaye reduced the deficit for the Lions of Teranga. Kylian Mbappé completed his brace and also sealed the win for the Blues. With this match result, France have now won their last four FIFA World Cup opening matches and Senegal have now lost their last two FIFA World Cup matches.