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France beats Senegal 3-1; bettor wins 10.36 million rubles
France defeated Senegal 3-1 in a 2026 World Cup group-stage match, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice. The game drew 53% of daily betting turnover at Russian bookmaker PARI, and one bettor won 10.36 million rubles from a 7 million ruble wager on France.
Quick Facts
Who
Kylian Mbappé
What
France defeated Senegal 3-1
When
16 June 2026
Where
2026 FIFA World Cup
- France defeated Senegal 3-1
- Mbappé scored two goals
- Barcola scored one goal
- Mbaye scored one goal for Senegal
- Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1
On June 16, during the first round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France defeated Senegal 3-1 in one of the most anticipated matches of the day. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, Bradley Barcola added another goal, and Ibrahima Mbaye pulled one back for Senegal. The match attracted about 53% of the total betting turnover for the day at Russian bookmaker PARI, making it the most popular event among bettors.
According to PARI's Communications and Sustainability Director Alexei Babichev, the day also featured two other group-stage matches. Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played to a 1-1 draw, while Iran and New Zealand also drew 2-2. The France-Senegal game drove the highest client engagement, accounting for roughly 53% of all bets placed on the day, followed by Saudi Arabia-Uruguay at about 27% and Iran-New Zealand at approximately 20%.
PARI reported that pre-match bets made up 61% of the day's total turnover, with live betting accounting for the remaining 39%. The most profitable outcome for the bookmaker was the Saudi Arabia-Uruguay draw, while the France-Senegal match, though a win for the favorite, was the second most loss-making event of the tournament so far due to high betting volumes on France. Remarkably, 90% of all stakes on the France-Senegal match were placed on a French victory.
The largest individual payout of the day came from the France-Senegal game: one client placed 7,000,000 rubles on France to win at odds of 1.48, receiving a payout of 10,360,000 rubles. Another bettor wagered 6,000,000 rubles on the same outcome at the same odds, winning 8,880,000 rubles. In the Iran-New Zealand match, a client turned 150,000 rubles into 540,000 rubles by correctly betting on a draw at odds of 3.60.
There were also notable losses. One client lost 6,031,000 rubles after backing Iran to beat New Zealand at odds of 1.95. Another placed 3,000,000 rubles on a parlay combining Iran-New Zealand and Saudi Arabia-Uruguay, which failed when Uruguay did not win. A third gambler risked 1,000,000 rubles on Senegal to defeat France at odds of 7.30 but lost after Senegal's second-half collapse. Despite the heavy losses, the first round of group-stage matches provided significant drama and betting action.
Why This Matters
This match demonstrates how high-profile international football games, especially those involving star players like Mbappé, drive massive betting volumes and large payouts, affecting both bookmaker profitability and individual gambler fortunes. The data from PARI reveals market preferences, with heavy favorites like France attracting 90% of stakes, creating asymmetric risk for bookmakers. For bettors, it highlights both the potential windfalls (10.36 million rubles win) and severe losses (6 million+ ruble losses) that can occur in a single match round, underscoring the volatility of sports betting.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 16, 2026
WireSaudi Arabia vs. Uruguay match ends 1-1 draw
Jun 16, 2026
WireIran vs. New Zealand match ends 2-2 draw
Jun 16, 2026
WireFrance vs. Senegal match ends 3-1 France win
Jun 18, 2026
WirePARI releases betting summary for June 16