France 3-1 Senegal Result: France Win, Score & Stats

France and Senegal before their World Cup 2026 Group I match

FIFA ranking#1France

World Cup appearances16France

Recent form (last 5)WWWWDFrance

Recent form (last 5)WWLWWSenegal

World Cup appearances3Senegal

FIFA ranking#14Senegal

June 16, 2026New YorkGroup ILast updated: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

66'Goal
MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!
75'Substitution
MBAYE (in) comes off the bench to replace ISMAÏLA (out) (Senegal)
75'Substitution
Habib DIARRA (in) comes off the bench to replace Lamine CAMARA (out) (Senegal)
80'Substitution
BARCOLA (in) comes off the bench to replace O. DEMBÉLÉ (out) (France)
82'Goal
BARCOLA (France) scores!!
83'Substitution
Bamba DIENG (in) comes off the bench to replace N.JACKSON (out) (Senegal)
83'Substitution
ILIMAN (in) comes off the bench to replace Pape GUEYE (out) (Senegal)

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France vs Senegal Match Result

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France4-2-3-1

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Winner: France

Senegal4-3-3

Goals66' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!! | 82' BARCOLA (France) scores!! | 90'+5' MBAYE (Senegal) scores!! | 90'+6' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!

Latest Commentary

43'
Pape GUEYE (Senegal) commits a foul.
45'
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
ISMAÏLA (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.

Venue: New York/New Jersey Stadium, New York
Date: June 16, 2026
Kickoff: Jun 16, 3:00 PM
Attendance: 80,545
Referee: Alireza Faghani
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jun 16, 3:00 PM New York

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

11Shots6

--Shots on Target--

6Corners4

5Fouls9

--Yellow Cards--

--Red Cards--

1Offsides3

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

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France vs Senegal Match Result

France beat Senegal 3 - 1 in Group I. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 3 - 1
Winner: France
Goals: 66' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!! | 82' BARCOLA (France) scores!! | 90'+5' MBAYE (Senegal) scores!! | 90'+6' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!
Standings: 1. France 9 pts | 2. Norway 6 pts | 3. Senegal 3 pts | 4. Iraq 0 pts Full table
Group: Group I
Updated: 2026-06-17

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

AustraliaSBSOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide

FranceLocal listingsOfficial guide

SenegalLocal listingsOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

France vs Senegal Live Commentary

Full Time

0'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
3'
AttemptSEN
Foul
N.JACKSON (Senegal) commits a foul.
3'
AttemptSEN
Corner
El Hadji Malick DIOUF (Senegal) takes a corner kick.
4'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Adrien RABIOT (France) commits a foul.
7'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
ISMAÏLA (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
8'
AttemptSEN
Offside
N.JACKSON (Senegal) is ruled offside.
15'
AttemptSEN
Foul
GANA (Senegal) commits a foul.
19'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
O. DEMBÉLÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
21'
AttemptFRA
Corner
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
22'
AttemptFRA
Foul
UPAMECANO (France) commits a foul.
23'
AttemptFRA
Corner
MBAPPÉ (France) takes a corner kick.
25'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
N.JACKSON (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
26'
AttemptSEN
Corner
Lamine CAMARA (Senegal) takes a corner kick.
30'
AttemptSEN
Foul
Lamine CAMARA (Senegal) commits a foul.
31'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
ISMAÏLA (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
32'
AttemptFRA
Foul
Jules KOUNDE (France) commits a foul.
40'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
MANE (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
40'
AttemptFRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of France pulls off a save.
43'
AttemptSEN
Foul
Pape GUEYE (Senegal) commits a foul.
45'
AttemptFRA
Corner
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
45'+6'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
ISMAÏLA (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
45'+7'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
45'
Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
46'
AttemptSEN
Foul
Lamine CAMARA (Senegal) commits a foul.
47'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
D. DOUÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
48'
AttemptSEN
Foul
N.JACKSON (Senegal) commits a foul.
50'
AttemptFRA
Offside
Jules KOUNDE (France) is ruled offside.
53'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
53'
AttemptSEN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Senegal pulls off a save.
54'
AttemptFRA
Corner
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
57'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
MBAPPÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
57'
AttemptSEN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Senegal pulls off a save.
58'
AttemptFRA
Corner
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
60'
VAR
VAR
No penalty
65'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
THEO (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
MBAPPÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
GoalFRA
Goal!
MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!
68'
AttemptSEN
Offside
N.JACKSON (Senegal) is ruled offside.
72'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
OLISE (France) attempts an effort on goal.
73'
AttemptSEN
Corner
El Hadji Malick DIOUF (Senegal) takes a corner kick.
74'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
D. DOUÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
74'
AttemptSEN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Senegal pulls off a save.
75'
AttemptFRA
Corner
OLISE (France) takes a corner kick.
75'
SubstitutionSEN
Substitution
MBAYE (in) comes off the bench to replace ISMAÏLA (out) (Senegal)
75'
SubstitutionSEN
Substitution
Habib DIARRA (in) comes off the bench to replace Lamine CAMARA (out) (Senegal)
77'
AttemptFRA
Foul
MBAPPÉ (France) commits a foul.
77'
AttemptSEN
Foul
Habib DIARRA (Senegal) commits a foul.
79'
AttemptSEN
Offside
N.JACKSON (Senegal) is ruled offside.
80'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
BARCOLA (in) comes off the bench to replace O. DEMBÉLÉ (out) (France)
82'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
BARCOLA (France) attempts an effort on goal.
82'
GoalFRA
Goal!
BARCOLA (France) scores!!
83'
SubstitutionSEN
Substitution
Bamba DIENG (in) comes off the bench to replace N.JACKSON (out) (Senegal)
83'
SubstitutionSEN
Substitution
ILIMAN (in) comes off the bench to replace Pape GUEYE (out) (Senegal)
85'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
MBAPPÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptSEN
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Senegal pulls off a save.
87'
SubstitutionFRA
Substitution
Rayan CHERKI (in) comes off the bench to replace D. DOUÉ (out) (France)
88'
SubstitutionSEN
Substitution
PATHE (in) comes off the bench to replace GANA (out) (Senegal)
90'
AttemptSEN
Corner
El Hadji Malick DIOUF (Senegal) takes a corner kick.
90'+2'
AttemptSEN
Foul
Habib DIARRA (Senegal) commits a foul.
90'+3'
AttemptSEN
Foul
El Hadji Malick DIOUF (Senegal) commits a foul.
90'+5'
AttemptSEN
Attempt at Goal
MBAYE (Senegal) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+5'
GoalSEN
Goal!
MBAYE (Senegal) scores!!
90'+5'
AttemptFRA
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of France pulls off a save.
90'+6'
AttemptFRA
Attempt at Goal
MBAPPÉ (France) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+6'
GoalFRA
Goal!
MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!
90'+8'
AttemptFRA
Foul
MBAPPÉ (France) commits a foul.
90'+10'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
100'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

France vs Senegal Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

France are listed in a 4-2-3-1 shape and Senegal are listed in a 4-3-3 shape. The final team sheets can still change.

France vs Senegal Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: June 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

France4-2-3-1

16Mike Maignan

4Dayot Upamecano

5Jules Kounde

17William Saliba

19Theo Hernandez

8Aurelien Tchouameni

14Adrien Rabiot

7Ousmane Dembele

10Kylian Mbappe

11Michael Olise

20Desire Doue

Senegal4-3-3

16Edouard Mendy

3Kalidou Koulibaly

15Krepin Diatta

19Moussa Niakhate

25El Hadji Malick Diouf

5Idrissa Gana Gueye

8Lamine Camara

26Pape Gueye

10Sadio Mane

11Nicolas Jackson

18Ismaila Sarr

France Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Adrien RabiotFWD7.8
Aurelien TchouameniMID7.6
Maghnes AkliouchePLY7.4
Bradley BarcolaPLY7.2

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Match Report

France begin against a Senegal side with the pace and experience to make this a demanding Group I opener. France should have more of the ball, but Senegal can threaten quickly when possession changes hands.

The midfield contest will set the tone. France need clean circulation around Senegal’s press, while Senegal must protect the central spaces and release their wide players early.

66' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!! | 82' BARCOLA (France) scores!! | 90'+5' MBAYE (Senegal) scores!! | 90'+6' MBAPPÉ (France) scores!!

Senegal Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Pathe CissFWD7.8
Habib DiarraMID7.6
Idrissa Gana GueyePLY7.4
Assane DiaoPLY7.2
Bamba DiengPLY7.0

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France Team Profile

France are in Group I.
Didier Deschamps leads the squad.
The opening match can shape pressure for the next two fixtures.
Set pieces and transition defence should matter.

Senegal Team Profile

Senegal are in Group I.
Pape Thiaw leads the squad.
A strong start can make the group table easier to manage.
The first goal should change the tempo quickly.

France vs Senegal Key Players To Watch

France carry major influence through Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni. Senegal answer through Habib Diarra and Idrissa Gana Gueye.

Adrien Rabiot

Midfielder - France

Important for France in the final third and transition moments.

57: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

Aurelien Tchouameni

Midfielder - France

Important for France in the final third and transition moments.

44: Caps
3: Goals
Threat: Threat

Habib Diarra

Midfielder - Senegal

Important for Senegal in the final third and transition moments.

20: Caps
4: Goals
Threat: Threat

Idrissa Gana Gueye

Midfielder - Senegal

Important for Senegal in the final third and transition moments.

122: Caps
7: Goals
Threat: Threat

France vs Senegal Prediction

France have the deeper attacking options, although Senegal are capable of keeping the game tight. A patient first half is possible before space appears after the break.

France Win37%

Draw28%

Senegal Win35%

Head-to-Head Record

France wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | Senegal wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

France Approach

France should use patient possession, overlapping full backs and quick combinations around the penalty area.

Senegal Approach

Senegal can defend in a compact block before attacking the space behind France’s advanced defenders.

Group I Standings

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	France	3	8	9
2	Norway	3	1	6
3	Senegal	3	2	3
4	Iraq	3	-11	0

Standings update after completed group matches.

What's Next?

France vs IraqJun 22, 2026 - 9:00 PM UTC

Norway vs SenegalJun 23, 2026 - 12:00 AM UTC

France vs Senegal FAQ

Who won France vs Senegal?

France won 3 - 1 against Senegal.

When is France vs Senegal at World Cup 2026?

France vs Senegal is on June 16, 2026 at New York/New Jersey Stadium in New York. Kickoff is 19:00 UTC | 3:00 PM ET.

Where can I watch France vs Senegal live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Are the France vs Senegal lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

What group is France vs Senegal in?

France and Senegal are in Group I.

Where is France vs Senegal being played?

The match is being played at New York/New Jersey Stadium in New York.

Where can I follow France vs Senegal live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.