France vs Senegal Kickoff Time, Date, Venue, Lineups, Live Stream Channels
France vs Senegal is Group I Match 17 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture is scheduled for 16 June 2026, with kickoff at 15:00 ET / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST / 19:00 GMT in Senegal / 00:00 PKT on 17 June. FIFA lists France vs Senegal as Group I Match 17 at New York New Jersey Stadium on 16 June 2026.
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This hub covers kickoff time, date, venue, projected lineups, live stream channels, prediction, H2H, and key match stats. France enter under Didier Deschamps with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue, Aurelien Tchouameni, and William Saliba central to the plan. Senegal arrive under Pape Thiaw with Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Matar Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy giving the side a strong spine. Official starting lineups remain yet to be confirmed.
France vs Senegal Match Date and Kickoff Time
France vs Senegal takes place on 16 June 2026. The local kickoff is 15:00 ET in East Rutherford, while the wider viewer window is 15:00 ET / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST / 19:00 GMT in Senegal / 00:00 PKT on 17 June. France viewers get a 21:00 CEST start, and Senegal viewers get a 19:00 GMT start.
Broadcaster listings should be checked again before kickoff because match-specific platform labels can change by country. The live-score route will carry official status, goals, cards, substitutions, and commentary once the feed opens. The match also starts a difficult Group I race with little margin for a slow opening result.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Local Kickoff | 15:00 ET in East Rutherford |
| Viewer Times | 15:00 ET / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST / 19:00 GMT in Senegal / 00:00 PKT on 17 June |
| Group | Group I – Match 17 |
| Status | Upcoming |
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey
New York New Jersey Stadium stages France vs Senegal in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA uses the tournament venue name New York New Jersey Stadium, while the venue is commonly known as MetLife Stadium. MetLife Stadium lists the event for 3:00 PM local time, with doors opening at 12:00 PM and parking lots opening at 11:00 AM.
Group I also includes Iraq and Norway, so the opener matters because both favourites need points before the group splits into direct qualification pressure. France bring the higher ranking and attacking depth, while Senegal bring the historical result and a balanced squad. Supporters should confirm entry timing, official transport advice, and ticket details before matchday.
Predicted Lineups
The France vs Senegal lineups remain projected until official team sheets arrive. France are expected in a 4-2-3-1, with Mbappe leading the attack and Dembele, Olise, and Doue rotating behind him. Senegal are projected in a 4-3-3, with Mane and Ismaila Sarr supporting Jackson from wide areas.
| Team | Probable Shape | Projected XI |
|---|---|---|
| France | 4-2-3-1 | M. Maignan; J. Kounde; W. Saliba; D. Upamecano; T. Hernandez; A. Tchouameni; A. Rabiot; M. Olise; O. Dembele; D. Doue; K. Mbappe |
| Senegal | 4-3-3 | E. Mendy; A. Mendy; K. Koulibaly; M. Niakhate; I. Jakobs; P. Gueye; P. M. Sarr; L. Camara; I. Sarr; S. Mane; N. Jackson |
These are projected options, not confirmed selections. Final fitness, coach decisions, and training information can change the starting XI. France can add control through Kante or Zaïre-Emery. Senegal can adjust the front line if Thiaw wants more pressing or more midfield cover.
France vs Senegal Live Stream Channels
The France vs Senegal live stream channels section focuses on official rights holders and confirmed public routes. France has M6 and beIN SPORTS routes, Senegal has New World TV and RTS routes, and US coverage is listed through FOX. UK viewers have BBC One listed for the match.
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Route | Access Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | M6 / beIN SPORTS | M6+ / beIN SPORTS platforms where listed | rights-holder access required |
| Senegal | New World TV / RTS | official broadcaster platforms where listed | rights-holder access required |
| United States | FOX | FOX One / FOX Sports app | rights-holder access required |
| United Kingdom | BBC One | BBC iPlayer | free-to-air |
| Canada | TSN / CTV / RDS | TSN app / CTV / RDS platforms | rights-holder access required |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand | free-to-air |
| India | match-specific channel allocation yet to be confirmed | ZEE5 where listed | rights-holder access required |
Viewers should recheck official broadcaster schedules close to kickoff. Country rows reflect current public rights-holder information where available. If a row says match-specific allocation is yet to be confirmed, treat the exact channel as pending until the broadcaster posts its schedule.
France Preview
France enter ranked No. 3 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of D-W-W-W-W. They scored 14 goals and conceded 5 across the current public sample. France also have a stronger xG and shot-volume profile in the FWCTimes stats support page.
France enter under Didier Deschamps with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue, Aurelien Tchouameni, and William Saliba central to the plan.
France Current Form and Key Players
Kylian Mbappe is France’s key route because his World Cup scoring threat can decide a tight opener. Dembele and Olise can carry the ball between lines, while Tchouameni and Rabiot can protect the centre. France need early midfield control before Mbappe and the wide runners attack space.
Senegal Preview
Senegal enter ranked No. 15 in the 11 June FIFA men’s ranking and carry a last-five form line of W-W-W-W-L. They scored 9 goals and conceded 4 across the current public sample. Senegal’s clean-sheet rate gives the match a stronger defensive balance than the ranking gap suggests.
Senegal arrive under Pape Thiaw with Sadio Mane, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Matar Sarr, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy giving the side a strong spine.
Senegal Current Form and Key Players
Sadio Mane gives Senegal their main transition and finishing threat route. Koulibaly and Mendy anchor the defensive spine, while Pape Matar Sarr and Lamine Camara can help Senegal escape pressure. Senegal need compact defending, clean counters, and quick support around Mane and Jackson.
Match Prediction
The France vs Senegal prediction is France 2-1 Senegal. The probability split is 52 percent France, 27 percent draw, and 21 percent Senegal. The confidence level is 58 percent because France have the deeper attack, yet Senegal have enough defensive quality to keep the game close.
France sit third in the 11 June FIFA ranking, while Senegal sit 15th. France have more attacking depth through Mbappe, Dembele, Olise, Doue, and Barcola. Senegal have the historical edge after their 1-0 World Cup win over France in 2002. Senegal can challenge the pick if Mane and Jackson turn counter-attacks into early shots. France should have enough control to create the cleaner chances across 90 minutes.
Head to Head Record
The verified senior head to head has one match, Senegal’s 1-0 win over France in the 2002 World Cup opener in Seoul.
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Meetings | 1 |
| France Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Senegal Wins | 1 |
| World Cup Meetings | 1 |
The France vs Senegal head to head record gives Senegal one win from one verified senior meeting. Papa Bouba Diop scored the winner in Seoul in 2002. The 2026 match will be their second World Cup meeting.
Key Stats Comparison
The France vs Senegal stats snapshot gives France the edge in ranking, xG, shot volume, and attacking depth. Senegal answer with a stronger recent defensive return and dangerous transition runners. Live-event numbers such as passes, cards, substitutions, and final xG remain yet to be confirmed before kickoff.
| Stat | France | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 3 | 15 |
| Recent Form | D-W-W-W-W | W-W-W-W-L |
| Goals Scored in Listed Sample | 14 | 9 |
| Goals Conceded in Listed Sample | 5 | 4 |
| Projected xG | 2.19 | 1.92 |
Group I includes France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway. The World Cup 2026 standings will become clearer after France vs Senegal and Iraq vs Norway both finish. Readers following the same group can also use the Iraq vs Norway live score hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does France vs Senegal kick off?
France vs Senegal kicks off on 16 June 2026 at 15:00 ET / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST / 19:00 GMT in Senegal / 00:00 PKT on 17 June. The local venue time is 15:00 ET.
Where is France vs Senegal being played?
The match is being played at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue is commonly known as MetLife Stadium.
Are the France vs Senegal lineups confirmed?
Official lineups are yet to be confirmed. The projected XIs use current squad roles, coach patterns, and late team-news signals.
What TV channel has France vs Senegal?
France has M6 and beIN SPORTS routes, Senegal has New World TV and RTS routes, and US coverage is listed through FOX.
What is the France vs Senegal prediction?
The current FWCTimes prediction is France 2-1 Senegal. France have more attacking depth, while Senegal have the 2002 historical edge.
France vs Senegal gives Group I a high-level opener between France’s attacking depth and Senegal’s compact, transition-based threat. France need a controlled win to start the section, while Senegal need a disciplined result to keep the group tight. Official lineups and some match-specific channel allocations remain yet to be confirmed, so the hub should be checked again before kickoff.
