Mbappé’s France took a solid step in the third star mission. Before the game started, the headline in the newspaper L’Équipe said: “THIRD STAR MISSION”. Hours later, the French team responded on the field with a great performance, beating Senegal by 3 a 1.
In the second half, Mbappé simply exploded. The French star scored two goals, the second being a real rocket from outside the area that entered like a missile into the corner. Speed, short dribbling, surgical finishing and presence in the area — he completely broke the Senegalese defense.
It was the moment when the game changed its face. Mbappé became the absolute protagonist, carrying the team on his back and showing exactly that firepower that the whole world was waiting for.
With just one match played, he is already seen by many as the great candidate for the Golden Ball of the World Cup. He silenced recent criticism, proving once again why he is France’s captain and star. The French fans left MetLife Stadium euphoric, chanting his name.
It’s early, of course, but the signal was very strong. When Mbappé plays at this level, France becomes one of the most dangerous favorites for the title.
