France and Senegal prepare for FIFA World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France faces Senegal in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night. This match repeats their first fixture from the 2022 World Cup. Senegal, led by players like Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, poses a significant challenge, with young talents like Amara Diouf making headlines. Both teams are looking to make an impact in the tournament.
- •Match takes place at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026.
- •Sadio Mané returns as a crucial figure for Senegal.
- •Amara Diouf is a young talent to watch.
- •Kalidou Koulibaly is Senegal's experienced captain.
- •The match is a repeat of their fixture at the 2022 World Cup.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup | Who are France’s first opponents, Senegal?
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup | Which Senegal players could pose a threat to France?
"France face Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday night, a repeat of the pair’s opening fixture at the 2022 World Cup. Which players should Les Bleus be worrying about heading int...
"France’s first opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Senegal. We look at the players that make up Pape Thiaw’s squad.Édouard MendyDOB : 1 March 1992Club : Al-AhliPosition : GoalkeeperNo 1 goal...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:05 AM2026 World Cup | Who are France’s first opponents, Senegal?
France’s first opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are Senegal. We look at the players that make up Pape Thiaw’s squad.Édouard MendyDOB : 1 March 1992Club : Al-AhliPosition : GoalkeeperNo 1 goal...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:50 AM2026 World Cup | Which Senegal players could pose a threat to France?
France face Senegal in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday night, a repeat of the pair’s opening fixture at the 2022 World Cup. Which players should Les Bleus be worrying about heading int...
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