France struggles offensively against Senegal in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
France's match against Senegal features a lackluster first half, with the team producing an expected goals value of only 0.02. In contrast, Senegal almost capitalized on two opportunities, putting pressure on the French defense. Although France improved in the second half, they faced criticism for their early performance amid high expectations. As the match continued, the team looked for ways to find the back of the net and turn the game around.
- •France records an xG of 0.02 in the first half against Senegal
- •Senegal nearly scores twice in the opening half
- •French attacking performance under scrutiny despite high expectations
- •Second half improvement noted, with a key chance for a Real striker
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"The first half was truly one to forget from the French perspective. Against Senegal, they almost fell behind twice and, despite perhaps having the best attack in the tournament, posed no threat at all...
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