France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele

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Who: France vs Senegal What: FIFA World Cup 2026 Where: New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, United States When: Tuesday, June 16 , 3pm local time (19:00 GMT) How to follow: Catch all live updates on Al Jazeera Sport

Senegal against France has to be one of the most memorable fixtures in World Cup history, and for all the wrong reasons for Les Bleus.

Tournament debutants Senegal stunned the defending champions, plagued by off-field issues, in the opening game of the 2002 edition in Seoul, South Korea, winning 1-0 thanks to Papa Bouba Diop’s goal after half -an -hour – watched from the bench by current Lions of Teranga boss, Pape Thiaw.

It remains the only meeting of two nations bonded by 300 years of history, but a repeat in New York New Jersey on Tuesday would not only send new shockwaves throughout the football world, it would be extra -special for the 10 members of the Senegal squad who were born in France.

Spain might be the narrow favourites to win World Cup 2026 but is there a more settled and talented squad than France ?

Didier Deschamps will seek to end his glorious 14-year tenure as France coach by leading Les Bleus to a third World Cup success.

Deschamps lifted the trophy as captain at home in 1998, then masterminded their 2018 success in Russia, while only a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina in the 2022 final prevented him from becoming just the second coach to win two World Cups.