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Foreign press split on France after Senegal win as Messi takes the headlines

Kylian Mbappé’s brace could not prevent mixed verdicts abroad after France beat Senegal 3-1, with outlets criticising a flat first half before praising a sharper second. Lionel Messi’s overnight hat-trick...

BBC mix-up, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé and Ibrahima Konaté confused before France-Sénégal

The BBC aired an incorrect on-screen line-up for France before France-Sénégal. According to L'Équipe, Jules Koundé was shown as Ibrahima Konaté and Dayot Upamecano appeared twice.The names on the graphic...

Ibrahim Mbaye becomes youngest African World Cup scorer after late strike in Senegal’s 1-3 loss to France

Ibrahim Mbaye became the youngest African World Cup goalscorer, netting late as Senegal were beaten 1-3 by France.According to L'Équipe, the PSG winger did so at 18 years and 143...

Chelsea’s Malo Gusto sustains injury in France training

Chelsea defender Malo Gusto (23) sustained an injury during a training game that mixed the players not involved in France’s FIFA World Cup opener against Senegal (3-1) and youth players...

Messi equals record, Haaland cautious before facing France after scoring twice

The night after France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, Lionel Messi lit up the World Cup with his first tournament hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0. It took him to 16...

Nearly 14 million watch France 3-1 Senegal on M6

France’s 3-1 win over Senegal in their World Cup opener put M6 clear at the top of Tuesday’s prime time ratings. L’Équipe reports the broadcast averaged 13.99 million viewers and...