Match Guide
⚽ Final Score · Group I · June 16, 2026
🇫🇷 France 3 – 1 Senegal 🇸🇳
France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 Match Guide
France vs Senegal on June 16, 2026 will be one of the most anticipated early matches of the tournament at MetLife Stadium — a clash between the world champions and one of Africa's strongest sides, with enormous support for both teams in New York.
Match at a glance
June 16, 2026
3:00 PM ET
New York New Jersey Stadium
Group I
Tickets for France vs Senegal
🛍️ Gear up for the match
One of the highest-demand fixtures at MetLife. Get tickets directly through Ticketmaster — the official ticketing partner for the 2026 World Cup.
Official tickets for the June 16 match at MetLife Stadium via Ticketmaster.
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Continue with the broader World Cup 2026 tickets guide.
Where to stay
Manhattan and broader city options.
Hotels Near MetLifeStay close to the stadium.
Hotels Near Penn StationBest for train access from Manhattan.
Read: Where to stay for the World Cup in NYC.
MetLife Stadium seating guide →
How to get to MetLife Stadium
NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then Meadowlands service. Full guide: How to get to MetLife Stadium from NYC.
If you do not have a ticket
Start with Where to watch the World Cup in NYC, browse venues, and see the France fan guide and Senegal fan guide.
Group context
This match is part of Group I.
Fan guides for this match
Hotels Near MetLife Stadium
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Players to Watch
Four players who will decide this match — essential reading for casual fans.
Kylian Mbappé
Real Madrid • Forward
The best player at this World Cup. France's captain. Tournament favorite to be top scorer.
Full profile →Sadio Mané
Al-Nassr • Forward
Senegal's greatest player. Won the 2022 AFCON. Still one of the most dangerous forwards at pace.
Antoine Griezmann
Atlético Madrid • Attacking Mid
World Cup winner in 2018. At 35, this is his last World Cup — expect maximum motivation.
Édouard Mendy
Al-Ahli • Goalkeeper
Champions League winner with Chelsea. His battle to stop Mbappé is the game's defining contest.