Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Kickoff 15:00 local at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey
France vs Senegal - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - World Cup 2026 Match 17
Tue, Jun 16
Date
15:00 local
Kickoff
Group Stage
Round
I
Group
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Match-day essentials - MetLife Stadium
Gates open
Gates typically open 90 minutes before kickoff for FIFA World Cup matches. Confirm exact times on the FIFA app once your tickets appear.
Bag policy
Clear bag only - max 12"×6"×12". One small clutch (4.5"×6.5") allowed.
Tickets
Mobile-only via the FIFA app. Save your ticket offline before leaving for the stadium and bring government photo ID matching your FIFA ID account.
Cash or card
Cashless. All concessions, merchandise, and parking accept cards or mobile pay only - cash exchange kiosks available at the stadium.
Best way to get there
NJ Transit Rail (recommended)
Direct match-day trains from New York Penn Station to the Meadowlands Rail Station - 25-30 min, $13 round trip. Trains run every 10-20 min from 3 hours pre-match.
When to arrive
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. Security lines for World Cup matches will be longer than NFL norms. NJ Transit gets crowded 60 min pre-match.
Venue
New York / New Jersey, New York / New Jersey - 82,500 capacity - Open roof
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, hosts the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026 - the most-watched single sporting event on the planet. Shared home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, the stadium sits just 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan and will draw the biggest crowd in World Cup Final history.
Address
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
About This Match
France face Senegal in the Group Stage of Group I on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. France are ranked #2 in the world and managed by Didier Deschamps; Senegal sit at #17 under Aliou Cissé. The match kicks off at 15:00 local time at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.
France
France enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as two-time champions and one of the heaviest favourites, led by arguably the world's best player in Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. Les Bleus have been extraordinarily consistent under Didier Deschamps - World Cup champions in 2018, runners-up in 2022 - and their squad depth is exceptional, combining experienced players like Antoine Griezmann with an extraordinary young talent pipeline. Group I alongside Senegal, Norway, and Iraq looks very manageable for France, who will be expected to reach the late stages of the tournament. The question for 2026 is not whether France will win games, but whether they can finally put together a complete tournament performance to claim a third World Cup title.
Read France preview →Senegal
Senegal, reigning African champions, arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the continent's most respected sides after their historic AFCON 2022 triumph. The Lions of Teranga, coached by Aliou Cissé - himself a player in the legendary 2002 squad that reached the quarter-finals as debutants - are led by the incomparable Sadio Mané and the commanding Kalidou Koulibaly. Group I against France, Norway, and Iraq is a tough group, but Senegal's experience and quality give them every chance of advancing. Mané's hunger for a World Cup deep run is well known, and this may be his final opportunity on the biggest stage.
Read Senegal preview →Recent Form
Last results for France and Senegal in pre-tournament friendlies. Updated through the FIFA window.
France
No results in window yet.
Senegal
L- May 31at United States2-3
Prediction Market Odds
Live implied probabilities from Kalshi prediction markets. France are the market favourite to win Group I.
France
Champion outright: 17.1%
Senegal
Champion outright: 0.8%
Where to Watch France vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters by region. All host-country networks carry every match. Streaming apps are typically gated by region or by a paid subscription.
United States
FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
FOX Sports app, Peacock
Canada
TSN, CTV, ICI Tou.tv (French)
TSN+, Crave
Mexico
TUDN, Canal 5, TV Azteca
ViX, TUDN app
United Kingdom
BBC One, ITV1
BBC iPlayer, ITVX
Australia
Optus Sport
Optus Sport app
Verify the exact channel on your provider's guide. Channels can shift between siblings (e.g. FOX → FS1) match by match.
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France vs Senegal - FAQ
When is France vs Senegal in the 2026 World Cup?+
France vs Senegal is on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 with kickoff at 15:00 local time at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.
Where is France vs Senegal being played?+
The match is at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey, New York / New Jersey. Capacity 82,500, Open roof.
What round is France vs Senegal?+
It's a Group Stage (Group I) match - match number 17 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How do I get to MetLife Stadium for France vs Senegal?+
NJ Transit Rail (recommended): Direct match-day trains from New York Penn Station to the Meadowlands Rail Station - 25-30 min, $13 round trip. Trains run every 10-20 min from 3 hours pre-match.
What time should I arrive at MetLife Stadium?+
Arrive 90-120 min before kickoff. Security lines for World Cup matches will be longer than NFL norms. NJ Transit gets crowded 60 min pre-match.
What is France's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
France is ranked #2 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Didier Deschamps. Their best World Cup result is Champion and they have won the World Cup 2 times.
What is Senegal's FIFA ranking heading into the World Cup?+
Senegal is ranked #17 in the FIFA World Rankings, managed by Aliou Cissé. Their best World Cup result is Quarterfinal.