France Player Ratings vs Senegal: Mbappe shines with 9/10 in World Cup 2026 opener

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Barcola brought energy, urgency and cutting edge to France’s attack. His goal effectively killed off Senegal’s hopes of a comeback and capped an excellent display. The young winger made a huge impact whenever he got on the ball.

Rayan Cherki – 6.5/10

Added fresh legs in midfield and helped France see out the match comfortably. Looked lively after his introduction, but did not have enough time to make a major impact on the contest.