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France secures knockout spot as Senegal advances in World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:36 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

France secures knockout spot as Senegal advances in World Cup

Summary

Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano helped France secure their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a decisive 4-1 win against Norway. Ousmane Dembélé scored twice early in the match, and Desiré Doué added a late goal. In Group I, Senegal, despite losing two matches, reached the round of 32 after a 5-0 victory over Iraq. The French finished first in their group with nine points, while Senegal qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Both teams will face their opponents in the knockout rounds, with France set to play Sweden and Senegal waiting to find out their next match-up.

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By the Numbers

•France finished group stages with nine points.
•Ousmane Dembélé scored a brace against Norway.
•Senegal qualified as a top third-placed team.
•France will face Sweden in the round of 32.
•Senegal awaits news on their knockout stage opponent.

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1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Olise celebrates top spot with France, whilst Jackson’s Senegal progress in third

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Four more FC Bayern players have reached the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup! In the early hours of Saturday morning, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano celebrated their third win in as many matc...
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