Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight for France vs Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026?
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The Frenchman will appear in his third World Cup.
France will start their World Cup 2026 campaign tonight against Senegal, hoping to begin with a strong performance.
Les Bleus finished second to Argentina in a memorable final in Qatar four years ago, after their victory in Russia in 2018. They come into the 2026 World Cup with the same ambitions, reaching the final once again and winning it this time.
They are now attempting to become only the third team to reach three consecutive World Cup finals, following West Germany (1982-1990) and Brazil (1994-2002).
Real Madrid sensation Kylian Mbappé was the driving force behind France’s successful World Cup performances in 2018 and 2022, scoring the most goals (12) in the two tournaments.
Among his 12 goals was a hat-trick in the 2022 final. It also made him only the second player to accomplish the feat in the showpiece game after Geoff Hurst for England in 1966.
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Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
Yes, Kylian Mbappe will start in tonight’s game. The Frenchman will appear in his third World Cup after leading the Les Bleus to success in 2018.
Moreover, the forward could also set many records. He can become France all time top scorer. The former AS Monaco forward is only one goal shy of equalling Oliver Giroud’s mark.
The attacker is keen to help France in all areas at the World Cup, including defence. Kylian Mbappe hopes to reach another final with the national side and win his second World Cup.
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France are once again the favourites to lift the trophy. Mbappe is the centre of the project, leading this side as captain. He is coming into the competition on the back of a strong individual performance, after netting 25 goals in LaLiga for Real Madrid.
Will Kylian Mbappe play tonight?
Yes.
Which group are France in?
Group I.
Where and when is their match?
New York New Jersey Stadium. It will kick off on Wednesday, 17 June, at 12:30 am IST.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.