- France vs. Senegal opens Group I on June 16 at New York New Jersey Stadium — a rematch that recalls Senegal’s shock 1-0 win over France in the 2002 World Cup opener.
- France is a World Cup powerhouse (1998, 2018), ranked No. 2, favored in 2026 and led by Kylian Mbappé as they seek redemption after the 2022 final.
- Senegal, 2021 Africa Cup of Nations champions, are a strong African side with many Europe-based stars and consistent recent World Cup showings.
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