France and Senegal meet in World Cup Group I opener in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France faces Senegal in their World Cup Group I opener at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. Didier Deschamps leads France in what may be his final tournament, seeking redemption after losing to Argentina in the 2022 final. France aims for their third World Cup title, bolstered by stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Senegal, the second-highest ranked African team, looks to upset France again, having defeated them in 2002. The match is set to begin at 20:00 BST with live coverage on BBC One.
- •Match kicks off at MetLife Stadium at 20:00 BST.
- •France seeks to avenge their 2022 final loss.
- •Senegal aims to replicate their historic 2002 upset.
- •Both teams prepared through recent friendlies.
- •France boasts a talented squad with multiple stars.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: France kick off bid for World Cup glory against Senegal
"France kick off their bid to avenge defeat in the 2022 World Cup final against Senegal in Group I at the MetLife Stadium.Heading into his final tournament after 14 years as France manager, Didier Desc...
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