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France vs Senegal LIVE: Les Bleus open World Cup with statement win despite controversial penalty call

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe on song as Didier Deschamps’ title favourites make statement of intent

The Independent UK

France vs Senegal LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

2022 runners-up took on the real AFCON champions

Evening Standard

How to Watch France vs. Senegal on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

Memories of the 2002 opener have been evoked in the build-up to Tuesday’s group stage clash.

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France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Preview: Odds, Picks & History-Laden Clash

France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener with immediate knockout-stage implications. France enter as the clear favorites at -230, while Senegal – who famously defeated the reigning world champions in their only prior World Cup meeting…

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France Jumps in World Cup Prediction Market Forecasts

France is the new favorite to win the World Cup on prediction markets after Spain draws opening match.

Sports Illustrated

Where to watch World Cup today and what channel are the games on?

Four more games tonight and overnight with France and Argentina in action

Evening Standard

Who is the referee for France vs Senegal?

France will kick off Group I affairs against Senegal at the 2026 World Cup

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France vs Senegal Key Players FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted lineups, key players, team news, stats and match prediction

France vs Senegal FIFA 2026: France and Senegal renew their World Cup rivalry on June 16 at MetLife Stadium, a rematch of their famous 2002 opener. With stars like Mbappé and Mané set to feature, both nations aim for a strong start in a highly competitive Group I. France enters…

The Economic Times

Cape Verde cause upset, France to face Senegal

Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next…

France 24

Is France vs Senegal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup match

Everything you need to know as World Cup favourites France face controversial Afcon runners-up Senegal

The Independent UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 16 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

France vs Senegal prediction as old foes set for World Cup battle

A famous fixture from World Cup history will get a sequel as the 2022 runners-up take on Senegal

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: France kick off campaign against Senegal

The French team kick off their World Cup campaign against Senegal this Tuesday. Les Bleus are keen to avoid a repeat of their opening match at the 2002 World Cup, when they succombed to a 1-0 defeat.

France 24

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs Senegal?

The BBC will bring UK viewers coverage of the first of Tuesday night's games as two old foes renew their acquaintance

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Evening Standard

How to watch France vs Senegal: TV channel and live stream for World Cup today

Title hopefuls get campaign underway against Lions of Teranga

France 24

France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A repeat of the 2002 opening game has been billed as one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the tournament.

Radio France Internationale

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

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Evening Standard

France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Les Bleus will hope to banish demons of their shock defeat in 2002 tournament opener

The Guardian - UK

‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny

With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus before their World Cup opener against Senegal

Sports Illustrated

France Predicted Lineup vs. Senegal: World Cup Group I

One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.

Evening Standard

France vs Senegal lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup today

Didier Deschamps faced tough call over who to support Kylian Mbappe in star-studded Les Bleus attack

Radio France Internationale

‘No blank cheque' for president or government says Senegal’s Sonko

In his first major international interview since becoming Speaker of Senegal's National Assembly, former prime minister Ousmane Sonko talks to RFI and sister channel France 24 about his split with his long-time ally President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In the wide-reaching discussion, he also touches on the debt crisis, homosexuality legislation,…

Radio France Internationale

How visa applications became big business across Africa

For millions of people, getting a visa is the key to studying, working or travelling abroad, but applicants on the African continent say the process has become increasingly expensive and difficult due to VFS Global – an Indian company that handles visa applications for dozens of African governments. An investigation…

Sports Lens

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

France vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. France are favored at -210 in this Group I opener. Get our picks and predictions.

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