France vs Senegal live: World Cup 2026

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Published On 16 Jun 2026

France face Senegal in the opening match of Group I, 24 years after a loss to the African powerhouse preceded a calamitous group-stage exit for Les Bleus.

The match at the New York New Jersey Stadium kicks off at 3pm local time (19:00 GMT).