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France faces Senegal in World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

France faces Senegal in World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium
Summary

France begins its World Cup campaign against Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 16, with kick-off at 3pm local time. France, the 2018 champions, are among the tournament favorites, while Senegal looks to recover from recent setbacks, including controversial scenes that saw them stripped of the Afcon title. Both teams have had varied results in their lead-up matches, with Senegal drawing with Saudi Arabia and losing to the USA. Team news includes the return of William Saliba for France, while Senegal is uncertain regarding Assane Diao's status due to injury.

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  • •France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16.
  • •Kick-off is set for 3pm local time (8pm BST).
  • •France aims to rebound from a recent loss to the Ivory Coast.
  • •Senegal's team is dealing with injury concerns heading into the match.
  • •Coverage available in the UK on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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  • 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Is France vs Senegal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup match
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Everything you need to know as World Cup favourites France face controversial Afcon runners-up Senegal

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