France vs Senegal - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I Match - France vs Senegal.
France and Senegal launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns in one of the standout opening matches on Tuesday, June 16, as the two sides renew a rivalry that dates back to Senegal's famous 1-0 upset of the defending champions at the 2002 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' side enter the tournament among the title favourites, while Senegal arrive determined to prove they can challenge the world's elite once again. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CEST (France), 15:00 local time (EDT) in New York/New Jersey and 15:00 US Eastern Time.
How to Watch France vs Senegal – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Spain | DAZN, RTVE play, Tele Deportes, TV La 1, and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | The live coverage of the match will be available on SVT 1, SVT Play and Discovery +. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports |
| France | M6, beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, My Canal and Free will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
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Team news
France:
Didier Deschamps has brushed aside suggestions that France will be seeking revenge for their 2002 World Cup defeat to Senegal, stressing that the current squad is focused solely on making a strong start to the tournament. Les Bleus head into the opener in good shape after a 3-1 friendly win over Northern Ireland, with Michael Olise scoring a hat-trick to strengthen his place in the starting lineup. Kylian Mbappé remains the focal point of the attack, while N'Golo Kanté returns to the World Cup stage after missing Qatar 2022 through injury. France have no major injury concerns ahead of the Group I opener.
Senegal:
Head coach Pape Thiaw, a member of Senegal's historic 2002 squad, described the meeting with France as a "full-circle moment" but insists his players are writing their own story. The Lions of Teranga arrive with an experienced core featuring captain Kalidou Koulibaly, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, midfielders Idrissa Gana Gueye and Pape Matar Sarr, and star forwards Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaïla Sarr. Senegal finalized their 26-man squad by trimming defenders Moustapha Mbow and Ilay Camara and have no significant new injury concerns ahead of the opener.
Predicted line-ups
France (4-2-3-1):
Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernández; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué; Kylian Mbappé.
Senegal (4-3-3):
Édouard Mendy; Krépin Diatta, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malick Diouf; Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Lamine Camara; Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.