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Teen Star Mbaye Shines Despite Senegal's Loss
16 Jun
Summary
- Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, became Senegal's youngest World Cup scorer.
- He is the fourth-youngest player ever to score in the World Cup.
- Mbaye, born in France, chose Senegal over his home country.
Senegal experienced a challenging 3-1 loss against France in their World Cup debut, despite a competitive first half. An 18-year-old standout, Ibrahim Mbaye, provided a glimmer of hope by scoring Senegal's sole goal as a substitute.
Mbaye's achievement places him among the elite young scorers in World Cup history. He ranks as the fourth-youngest player to net a goal on this global stage, and notably, the youngest from an African nation. This accomplishment also marks him as the second youngest scorer in the last five decades.
Interestingly, Mbaye was born in France and has a history with French youth national teams, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain. However, he committed to Senegal's national team in November 2025, a decision influenced by family heritage and the prospect of a more prominent role, despite significant efforts from France to retain him. Senegal's victory over France in their recent match, however, still saw them secure the win.
