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World Cup: France and Kylian Mbappé off to flying start in group L
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- Cover image: France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, June 16, 2026.
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Cover image: France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, June 16, 2026. © Frank Franklin II, AP 05:00 Issued on: 17/06/2026 - 07:43Modified: 17/06/2026 - 07:43
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