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France and Senegal face off in Cup opener at MetLife Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

France and Senegal face off in Cup opener at MetLife Stadium

Summary

France and Senegal are set to kick off their World Cup campaigns at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday at 4 p.m. The match opens Group I, which also features Iraq and Norway. Coach Didier Deschamps leads France in his final tournament after previously winning the title in 2018 and finishing runner-up in 2022. Senegal looks to replicate its success from 2002 when it stunned France in its debut match. Key players include Sadio Mané for Senegal and Kylian Mbappé for France.

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By the Numbers

•Match scheduled for Tuesday at 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.
•Group I includes France, Senegal, Iraq, and Norway.
•Didier Deschamps' last tournament as France coach.
•Senegal aims to replicate its 2002 upset over France.
•Sadio Mané leads Senegal, while Kylian Mbappé stars for France.

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What they're saying

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France and Senegal face off this Tuesday at 4 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, reliving one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.The clash opens Group I, which also includes Iraq and Norwa...
— Yahoo Sports

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