France vs. Senegal Projected Lineups, Starting 11 for World Cup 2026 Group I Game at MetLife Stadium
France’s attack-minded squad meets Senegal’s direct style in a match that recalls the 2002 upset and features Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané.
- France faces Senegal in a match echoing the 2002 World Cup, when Senegal stunned the defending champion on its tournament debut.
- Since 2002, the Frenchmen under Didier Deschamps have established themselves as international football superpowers, while Senegal has grown into one of Africa's most consistent sides.
- Kylian Mbappe and Mane lead their teams as Target men, with Mbappe utilizing his pace to create problems that few defenders can solve.
- Deschamps' side controls games through possession, with a midfield revolving around Aurelien Tchouameni that gives attackers the freedom to drift between the lines.
- France must move the ball quickly to stretch Senegal's compact defense, as its midfield relies on intensity and ball recoveries.
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At Polymarket and Kalshi, the two main platforms of predictive markets, France is now the favorite. French selection debuts today at the Cup against Senegal
Michael Olise and Les Bleus are considered favorites against Senegal. But they must beware of overconfidence. This Tuesday, the French team begins its 2026 World Cup campaign with a familiar scenario. Twenty-four years after their only official encounter, Les Bleus face Senegal again in their opening group match, with the memory of 2002 and that opening defeat still fresh in their minds, a defeat that kicked off a disappointing World Cup for the…
France, considered one of the big favorites at the World Cup, will start the tournament on Tuesday with a match against Senegal. The live broadcast on ETV and ERR's sports portal will start at 21:50, comment by Kristjan Kalkun and Markus Jürgenson.
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