The French national team established a new record in the first half of their match against Senegal, managing to score only one goal over the initial 45 minutes. This performance marked the poorest showing for the team since the 1966 World Cup. In contrast, Senegal registered five shots on the French side during the half.
The second half witnessed a marked improvement in play, as both teams adopted a more open style of football. However, the African representatives committed several more errors in the second period. A notable incident occurred in the 62nd minute when it appeared that Kylian Mbappé was fouled in the penalty area by Sadio Mané.
Following a review via VAR, the referee ultimately ruled that the striker was initiating contact with the opponent, thus negating the penalty call.
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Despite a lackluster first half, in which France scored only one goal against Senegal—a performance not seen since the 1966 World Cup—the French national team secured the championship title. Kylian Mb