France x Senegal: Mbappé shines, but FIFA chooses another best on the field

France confirmed their favoritism and beat Senegal 3-1, this Tuesday (16), at the MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey, in the first round of group I of the World Cup. Despite Kylian Mbappé's historic performance, FIFA surprised by choosing another player as the man of the match.

Scorer of two goals in the match, Mbappé achieved an emblematic milestone. He became the top scorer in the history of the French team in World Cups, with 14 goals.

The number 10 also became the top scorer for "Les Bleus", with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud, who scored 57 times for the national team.

The French striker is still close to another world record: now, there are just two goals left for Mbappé to catch Miroslav Klose, from Germany, as the greatest scorer in the history of World Cups.

Michael Olise named man of the match
Even with Mbappé's achievements, the award for best player of the match went to Michael Olise. The striker played a decisive role in the French triumph and provided the assist for the number 10 star's first goal in the match.

Details of the clash and classification
In a duel that was balanced at different times, France showed its offensive strength and beat Senegal 3-1. Kylian Mbappé, twice - including a great goal in the final stage -, and Bradley Barcola scored for the French. Mbaye made the cut for the African team.

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Mbappé celebrates France's goal against Senegal in the World Cup - Dan Mullan/Getty Images

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Kylian Mbappé, France striker - Shaun Botterill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

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Ball dispute in France x Senegal - Getty Images

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Upamecano blocks Sarr's shot in the game between France and Senegal - Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

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France and Senegal faced each other in the opening of group I of the World Cup - Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

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With the result, France took the lead in group I of the World Cup, with three points and a positive balance of two goals. Senegal, in turn, started the competition without scoring. The French return to the field next Monday (22), at 6pm (Brasília time), when they face Iraq in the second round of the group stage.

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