Senegal set to face France in World Cup opener with lineup changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Senegal is preparing to face France in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday night, a repeat of their 2002 match. Manager Pape Thiaw has a full squad to choose from, but Kalidou Koulibaly may miss out due to injury concerns, with Mamadou Sarr likely to start in his place. Idriss Gueye is expected to join the midfield alongside Lamine Camara. The match is significant as Senegal looks to create a similar upset as they did 24 years ago.
- •Match scheduled for Tuesday night
- •Kalidou Koulibaly may not start due to injury
- •Mamadou Sarr could replace Koulibaly
- •Idriss Gueye expected to play in midfield
- •Senegal seeks to replicate 2002 upset against France
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal predicted XI v France: Mamadou Sarr in place of Kalidou Koulibaly?
"Senegal will face France in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday night in what is a repeat of the 2002 opener. Pape Thiaw was in the squad that shocked Les Bleus 24 years ago and he will loo...
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