2026 World Cup / Senegal - France: date, stadium, kick-off time, and broadcast channels

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The Lions of Teranga take on Les Bleus this Tuesday in the opening matchday of Group I. Discover the kick-off time, venue, broadcasters, and head-to-head history between the two teams.

Senegal kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign this Tuesday with a high-profile clash against France, marking the start of the group stage.

Drawn in Group I, Senegal and France share their group with Iraq and Norway. All four nations will battle for one of the two coveted spots in the round of 16.

Both squads come into this encounter after contrasting preparations. France suffered a defeat against Ivory Coast (2-1) before bouncing back with a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland. Senegal, meanwhile, played out a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia (0-0) and narrowly lost to the United States (3-2).

For this fixture, FIFA has appointed Australian referee of Iranian descent Alireza Faghani. He will be assisted by compatriots George Lakrindis and Andrew Lindsay.

Swiss official Sandro Schärer will serve as fourth official, while Stephan De Almeida takes up the role of reserve assistant referee.

Which channels are broadcasting Senegal - France?

Kick-off is set for 19:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on several television channels and platforms worldwide.

Senegal - France: What does the head-to-head record say?

The history between these two nations slightly favors the Lions of Teranga. Out of three meetings, Senegal has won twice, while France has only managed one victory. There have been no draws.

The most memorable moment remains, without a doubt, Senegal's historic 1-0 triumph in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup.

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