France defeated Senegal 3–1 in a World Cup Group I fixture, with the hosts' clinical finishing proving decisive against a resilient but outgunned African side. Kylian Mbappé's two goals and Bradley Barcola's strike sealed the victory, underpinned by France's superior shot generation: they managed 11 shots with 8 on target, compared to Senegal's 6 attempts and just 2 on target. The expected goals metric reinforced the gulf in class, with France accumulating 1.79 xG to Senegal's meagre 0.53, reflecting the hosts' dominance in creating clear-cut opportunities. Senegal's goalkeeper made a crucial intervention, saving 0.83 goals above expected value despite a 50 per cent save rate, though France's efficiency in front of goal ultimately overwhelmed such resistance. Alireza Faghani oversaw proceedings without incident. France's commanding display positions them favourably atop the group standings.