FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE: Kyline Mbappe Returns For FRA; SEN Eye To Kill Giants

Updated: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 0:38 [IST]

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.

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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.

FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE

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.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:38 AM IST

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.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:36 AM IST

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.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:34 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal

With the whistle, the play begins.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:22 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal

France and Senegal teams have lined up for the national anthem, after which, the action will begin.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 AM IST

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.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 AM IST

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.

Jun 17, 2026, 12:16 AM IST