World Cup 2026: Mbappe gives his opinion on the Senegal vs. France match!

The captain of the French national team gives his bold opinion

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World Cup 2026: Mbappe gives his opinion on the Senegal vs. France match!

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The 2026 World Cup may have already kicked off on June 11, but for France and Senegal, the real start of their journey is still days away. The two nations are set to collide on June 16 in a highly charged Group I encounter—and the tension is already building.

While other teams have already taken the pitch, the reigning world champions and the Lions of Teranga are locked in a waiting game, counting down to what promises to be one of the most talked-about matches of the opening round. The rivalry runs deep, the stakes are high, and both sides carry more than just three points into the contest.

French captain Kylian Mbappé, never one to shy away from a bold statement, recently sat down with M6 and didn't hold back. He acknowledged Senegal's strength—but then added a twist.

"It's good to start against Senegal," Mbappé said. "We're playing against the African champions... well, I'm not sure, to be honest. Whether it's them or Morocco, we'll try to stay out of that mess."

His comment was a clear jab at the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the title of 2025 African champions—a dispute still unresolved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. With one eyebrow raised and a sly smile, the French captain managed to praise his opponent while simultaneously poking fun at the confusion hanging over African football's crown.

The message was subtle but sharp: France is focused on their own path, not the chaos around them.

On June 16, the talking stops. But thanks to Mbappé, the mind games have already begun.