Match preview

France meet Senegal in a group stage Group I tie at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. France are two-time world champions and 2022 runners-up, among the strongest squads in the world. Captained by Kylian Mbappé and coached by Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus possess extraordinary depth. They are perennial favourites to lift the trophy.

Senegal arrive with their own ambitions. Senegal are 2022 Africa Cup of Nations champions and one of the continent's strongest sides. The Lions of Teranga reached the quarter-finals on debut in 2002 and the last 16 in 2022. They are an established force capable of a deep run.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is France vs Senegal?

France face Senegal on Tue Jun 16 · 7:00 PM GMT at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

Where is the match being played?

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA (capacity 82,500).

What competition is this match part of?

It is a Group Stage (Group I) fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What was the result?

France 3 – 1 Senegal.