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FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE: In FIFA World Cup 2026, France will lock horns against Senegal in the match number 17. The highly anticipated France vs Senegal game will be played at the New York’s New Jersey Stadium.
France comes to FIFA 2026 as heavyweights under head coach Didier Deschamps. On the other side, Senegal begins its campaign flying high on confidence as they defeated France in FIFA 2002 World Cup opening match.
France plays Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026 Match 17 at New York’s New Jersey Stadium. France boasts stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Senegal, recalling their 2002 victory, enters amid strong performances by African teams.
France team is loaded with many match winners including current Ballon d’Or winner in Ousmane Dembele, but most interestingly, he’s not France’s best forward as Kylian Mbappe tops the squad.
France have made it to the FIFA final four times in the past seven editions, while Senegal’s Pape Thiaw keeps the hopes high as African teams in have performed outstanding in FIFA group stage.
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Another missed chance!!! Senegal has intensified their attack on France’s goal post. Sarr had a half chance, he tried to convert it but no result.
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Maignan really saved a good kick from Jackson as Senegal star tried to covert some good passes to first goal, but got nothing. France 0-0 Senegal.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE:
Miss!!!! Senegal missed a chances to draw fist blood as jersey number 11 Jackson sprints towards France goal posts but missed the chance. Hydration break.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE
What a pass!!!!! A Left foot pass made a real chance for Lions of Teranga to score but Kounde ‘s kick was away from the goal post.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE
Dembele unlocks Senegal’s defence and passes the ball to Mbappe in the box, but it was away from French captain and the ball runs away.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
In first 10 minutes, Senegal has managed to keep France away from their final third and keeping the maximum possession of the ball.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Team Senegal in white jersey is putting a nice show as continuous passes on the ground make game interesting and attacking.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Senegal has started in an aggressive manner. Corner!!!! A tap on Maignan’s boot ended in a free kick for France.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Interestingly, Out of 11, 10 players of Senegal were born in France, and today they are playing against.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
With the whistle, the play begins.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
France and Senegal teams have lined up for the national anthem, after which, the action will begin.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal game comes with many great memories for Senegal coach Papa Thiaw, who was part of the squad when Senegal stunned France 2002. However, this time Papa Taiaw will witness the game from dugouts.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal nail-biting encounter will begin after a few minutes, where France is favourite, but Senegal is known for making big upsets.
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Welcome to the written LIVE updates for France vs Senegal FIFA match number 17.
Debutants Cape Verde drew 0-0 with European champions Spain and Egypt matched Belgium in a 1-1 draw on Monday
“Africa’s football has changed a lot.”
“For you it may be a surprise; for me, it is not,” 45-year-old Pape Thiaw told media highlighting African teams performances.
