MATCH 17 · JUN 16 · METLIFE STADIUM
France vs Senegal
France won 3-1 in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC, at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
On World Cup pedigree, France arrive as 2-time world champions, while Senegal's best run is quarter-finals (2002).
How did France and Senegal reach this match?
France came into this fixture as their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal came into this fixture as their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
France went on to the group stage, where they beat Iraq 3-0.
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Match details
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group I |
|---|---|
| Kickoff (UTC) | JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Match number | 17 of 104 |
The two teams
Part of Group I. See the standings and the other fixtures.
Quick answers
- When and where was France vs Senegal?
- France vs Senegal was played JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France won 3-1.
- What was at stake in France vs Senegal?
- Group I points, and with them a place in the Round of 32.
- Who won France vs Senegal?
- France won 3-1, in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium on JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC. The wheel above just replays the matchup at even chances.
Sources for France vs Senegal
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