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France begins World Cup campaign against Senegal with Maignan and Rabiot starting

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

France begins World Cup campaign against Senegal with Maignan and Rabiot starting

Summary

France kicks off their World Cup journey this afternoon facing Senegal in New York for the opening match of Group I. Coach Didier Deschamps has included two Serie A players, Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, in the starting lineup. Senegal features former Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in their defense. The match marks the beginning of the tournament, with Iraq set to play Norway later the same day.

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By the Numbers

•France faces Senegal in their World Cup opener in New York
•Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot start for France
•Kalidou Koulibaly plays for Senegal
•Iraq and Norway will compete later in the day

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5:50 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup – France vs Senegal – Milan duo Maignan and Rabiot start for Les Bleus

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France get their World Cup campaign underway this afternoon when they face off against Senegal in New York, in the opening match of Group I before Iraq faces Norway later.Didier Deschamps has started ...
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