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·16 June 2026

Predictions, line-ups and more on France v Senegal

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What about France vs Senegal, in the World Cup?


The World Cup is in full swing, and this Tuesday (16), the teams from Group I take the field. The first match of the day is France vs Senegal, with kickoff at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium.

What is the prediction for France vs Senegal?

France comes in as one of the favorites to win the tournament, but Senegal promises to make life difficult for its opponent. With a strong defense and dangerous counterattacks, Senegal has lost only two of its last ten matches. That makes the team’s potential clear.


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Even so, the analysis points to the French team having a strong arsenal to win the match, with Mbappé, Olise, and Dembélé in attack. Therefore, the trend is for France to win its opener.


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Which France players stand out?

France’s main player is forward Mbappé, from Real Madrid. Wearing the No. 10 shirt and leading the attack, Mbappé is chasing a second World Cup title. It is worth remembering that Mbappé shone in the 2022 final between Argentina and France. The forward scored three goals in the match, but saw Messi’s team come out on top in the penalty shootout.

Besides him, another big name for France is Dembélé, from PSG. Known for his creativity and ability with both feet, Dembélé is versatile and can play on either wing or as the central attacking reference. In fact, that is how Dembélé helped PSG win the UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons.

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Dembélé was an important figure in PSG’s back-to-back Champions League titles

Which Senegal players stand out?

Senegal’s main player is forward Sadio Mané. Currently playing for Al Nassr alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Mané is one of the biggest names in Arab football. However, the player also shone in Europe, wearing the shirts of Liverpool and Bayern Munich. The national team’s No. 10, Mané is a national idol in Senegal and promises to give everything at the World Cup to lead the team to strong results.

Besides him, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is also a standout for Senegal. Now at Al-Ahli, Mendy is no longer at the peak of his career, but he remains a relevant figure in world football. He was once considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world and is a Chelsea idol, where he was crucial to winning the Champions League and the 2021 Club World Cup

What are the lineups for France vs Senegal?

France lineup:

Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba and Theo Hernández; Tchouaméni and Rabiot; Doué, Dembélé, Olise and Mbappé.Coach: Didier Deschamps

Senegal lineup:

Mendy; Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhaté and Doiuf; Camara, Diarra and Gueye; Sarr, Mané and Jackson.Coach: Pape Tiaw

Where to watch France vs Senegal?

The match between France and Senegal, for the 1st round of the World Cup, will be broadcast by Globo and SBT on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV will air it on pay TV. There is also a YouTube option through CazéTV.

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