By Lilibeth Rendon EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Kylian Mbappé became France's all-time leading goalscorer as Les Bleus overcame a spirited Senegal side 3-1 in a dramatic Group G opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The final scoreline may suggest a comfortable victory, but Didier Deschamps' men were pushed to their limits by a fearless Senegal team that created the better opportunities for much of the match before France's world-class attacking talent ultimately made the difference. Senegal...

By Lilibeth Rendon PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Just when it seemed destined to end scoreless, Amad Diallo delivered a moment of brilliance in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a fiercely contested Group E opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a match filled with missed chances, rattled crossbars, and outstanding defensive performances, it was the Manchester United winger who provided the decisive breakthrough, sending the Elephants to the top of the...