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    Match 17 · Group I · Matchday 1

    FranceFrance
    3 : 1
    Full-time
    SenegalSenegal
    • K. Mbappe66', 90'
    • B. Barcola82'
    Goals
    • I. Mbaye90'

    Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

    MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

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    Match events

    FranceMinSenegal
    • VAR: Penalty cancelled
      60'
    • K. Mbappe(assist: M. Olise)
      66'
    • 75'
      ▲ I. Mbaye·▼ I. Sarr
    • 76'
      ▲ H. Diarra·▼ L. Camara
    • ▲ B. Barcola·▼ O. Dembele
      80'
    • B. Barcola(assist: A. Rabiot)
      82'
    • 83'
      ▲ B. Dieng·▼ N. Jackson
    • 83'
      ▲ I. Ndiaye·▼ P. Gueye
    • ▲ R. Cherki·▼ D. Doue
      87'
    • 88'
      ▲ P. Ciss·▼ I. Gueye
    • 90'
      I. Mbaye(assist: I. Ndiaye)
    • K. Mbappe
      90'

    Group I standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1FranceFrance330089
    2NorwayNorway320116
    3SenegalSenegal310223
    4IraqIraq3003-110
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    What each team needs

    FranceFrance

    A win in their opening match would put France in a strong position to advance from Group I.

    SenegalSenegal

    An opening win over France would be a major statement and strengthen Senegal's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatFranceSenegal
    FIFA Ranking317
    World Cup Titles20
    World Cup Appearances174
    Best WC FinishChampions (1998, 2018)Quarterfinals (2002)
    ManagerDidier DeschampsPape Thiaw
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group D winners (unbeaten)CAF — Group H winners
    2022 World CupRunners-up — lost to Argentina on pensRound of 16 — lost to England
    CaptainKylian MbappéKalidou Koulibaly

    Prediction

    France 2 — 1 Senegal

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. France (ranked 3th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    France have appeared at 17 World Cups. Senegal have appeared at 4.
    France are ranked 3th in the world. Senegal are ranked 17th.
    France have won the World Cup 2 times.
    This match takes place at MetLife Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford · Capacity: 82,500

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