France defeated Senegal 3-1 in a Group I match during the Group Stage on Tuesday, June 16, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. The first goal arrived in the 66th minute when K. Mbappe opened the scoring for France, assisted by M. Olise.

France extended their lead in the 82nd minute through B. Barcola, with A. Rabiot providing the assist. Senegal responded in the 90+5th minute, as I. Mbaye scored following an assist from I. Ndiaye. However, France quickly re-established their two-goal cushion a minute later, with K. Mbappe scoring his second goal of the match in the 90+6th minute.

Substitutions for Senegal included I. Mbaye replacing I. Sarr in the 75th minute, H. Diarra coming on for L. Camara in the 76th minute, I. Ndiaye replacing P. Gueye in the 83rd minute, B. Dieng replacing N. Jackson also in the 83rd minute, and P. Ciss coming on for I. Gueye in the 88th minute. France made two substitutions: B. Barcola for O. Dembele in the 80th minute and R. Cherki for D. Doue in the 87th minute. No cards were issued during the match.