France faces Senegal in World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:54 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
France and Senegal are set to meet on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in their 2026 World Cup opener. The match kicks off at 3 PM ET, with both teams looking to make a strong start in the tournament. France, ranked third globally, aims to capitalize on its talent, while Senegal, at 16th in the FIFA rankings, seeks to avenge past defeats and prove its strength as a former continental champion. Key players like Kylian Mbappe for France and Kalidou Koulibaly for Senegal are among those to watch as they step onto the field for this highly anticipated clash.
- •Match kicks off at 3 PM ET on June 16.
- •Venue located at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- •France ranked 3rd and Senegal ranked 16th in FIFA standings.
- •Kylian Mbappe and Kalidou Koulibaly are key players.
- •Senegal aims to prove its capability as a strong contender.
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch France vs Senegal live: Stream link, TV channel, team news, prediction
"Intensity is on the menu when World Cup favorites France meet African powers Senegal in both nations' 2026 World Cup opener on Tuesday.
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