Here is a look at the France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 player ratings from the big European sports newspapers. France won the game 3-1 thanks to a Kylian Mbappe brace.
France 3 (Mbappe*2, Barcola)
Senegal 1 (Mbaye)
L’Equipe player ratings France vs Senegal 3-1
The French newspaper thought that Mike Maignan had a shocker in goal for Les Blues, giving him a 3/10. They thought Arsenal’s Saliba and Bayern’s Upamecano were quite assured as a defensive pairing, but wingbacks Hernandez and Kounde were less so.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson had an ordinary day in L’Equipe’s eyes, as did fellow forwards Sadio Mane and Ismaila Sarr.
Ouest France player ratings France 3-1 Senegal
The paper noted that Arsenal centre back Saliba was a re-assuring presence in defence and made special note of Saliba’s tackle on Ismaila Sarr in the 52nd minute.
