Is France vs Senegal on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup match | OneFootball

Title contenders France begin their World Cup campaign against tricky opposition in Afcon winners Senegal.

The 2018 champions, who were denied a second successive star by Argentina four years later, are among the favourites for the tournament alongside the likes of Spain and Lionel Scaloni’s side.

But Senegal - who were controversially stripped of their Afcon title after farcical scenes in the final against Morocco - will prove tough opposition in a stacked Group I, which also contains Erling Haaland-led Norway.

Both sides have had a mixed build-up to the tournament, with Senegal beating Peru and Gambia before losing to co-hosts USA and drawing with Saudi Arabia, while Didier Deschamps’ men lost 2-1 to the Ivory Coast before seeing off Northern Ireland 3-1.

When is France v Senegal?

France face Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday 16 June, with kick-off at 3pm local time (8pm BST).

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm BST.

Team news

Initial concerns over William Saliba, who aggravated a back injury during Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat, have been allayed as the centre-back returned to full training before this week’s opener.

Jules Kounde picked up a muscle issue against Northern Ireland but has also recovered in time to feature.

Senegal may be without Assane Diao, who missed training last week with a contusion, while Cherif Ndiaye is also a doubt.

France XI: Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Olise, Doue, Mbappe, Dembele