​France vs Senegal: World Cup Rematch With High-Scoring Drama Expected

FIFA World Cup  -  France VS Senegal
Match Time:17-06-2026 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Senegal face a tough test against France in their 2026 World Cup opener, aiming to repeat their famous 2002 victory over the tournament favorites. That historic 1-0 win over Les Bleus remains one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history and set the tone for France’s early exit that year.

Team Analysis:
France enter the 2026 World Cup among the top favourites, with Didier Deschamps aiming to extend his record of tournament wins and end his tenure on a high before Zinedine Zidane takes over. Senegal, meanwhile, arrive unbeaten in qualifying and full of confidence from recent continental success, setting up a challenging clash of two ambitious sides with contrasting preparation form.

Player Situation:
France have received a major boost ahead of their World Cup clash as William Saliba and Jules Kounde are both fit to feature, while Kylian Mbappe leads a fearsome attack close to breaking the national scoring record. Senegal also arrive in strong shape with Sadio Mane available and only minor fitness concerns, setting the stage for a high-profile encounter between two in-form teams.

Result Prediction:
France’s recent matches have been highly entertaining, consistently producing goals at both ends and regularly finishing with high-scoring outcomes. With their strong attacking depth, they are still expected to have enough quality to come out on top in this heavyweight clash.

Predicted Result: France 3-1 Senegal.