France vs Senegal — Live Score, How to Watch & Preview

France vs Senegal kicks off in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup. Below you’ll find the live score, the kickoff time in your own timezone, exactly where to watch in every country, the full head-to-head record and the key players to watch.

Match preview

France and Senegal meet in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, a clash between European champions and African powerhouses. France, under Didier Deschamps, boast depth and experience, with Kylian Mbappé leading a potent attack. Their midfield, anchored by Adrien Rabiot and Aurélien Tchouaméni, provides balance, while the defense, marshaled by Ibrahima Konaté, remains solid. Senegal, despite the retirement of Sadio Mané, have transitioned well under Aliou Cissé, relying on a disciplined defensive structure and rapid transitions. Key players like Ismaïla Sarr and Boulaye Dia offer pace on the counter, while midfield enforcer Idrissa Gueye disrupts opposition play. France will look to dominate possession and exploit width, but Senegal’s compactness and athleticism could frustrate them. For France, a win is crucial to top the group; Senegal need at least a point to keep qualification hopes alive. Expect a tactical battle where set-pieces and individual brilliance may decide the outcome.

Key players to watch

France

Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) — The world-class forward is France's main threat, with explosive pace and clinical finishing.
Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid) — The midfield anchor provides defensive cover and distribution from deep.
Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) — The commanding center-back leads the defense with strength and aerial ability.

Senegal

Ismaïla Sarr (Crystal Palace) — The winger's speed and dribbling are key on the counter-attack.
Idrissa Gueye (Everton) — The experienced midfielder breaks up play and shields the backline.
Édouard Mendy (Al-Ahli) — The goalkeeper's shot-stopping and command of the box are vital against France's firepower.

How to watch France vs Senegal — by country

Kickoff is … in your local time. Here’s the official broadcaster and stream in each country:

Australia

Australia: SBS has exclusive rights and is keeping the whole tournament free. All 104 matches air live and free on SBS, SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand — no subscription needed.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh: A consortium of state broadcaster BTV, T Sports and Star News has secured the rights (confirmed days before kickoff after an earlier deal collapsed). Matches air live on BTV (free-to-air), with T Sports and Star News on cable and the T Sports app/website for streaming. As terms were only just finalised, confirm exact channel splits with local listings.

Brazil

Brazil: Grupo Globo carries every Brazil match, the final and half the remaining games across TV Globo, SporTV and Globoplay. CazéTV streams all 104 matches live and free in 4K on YouTube, and free-to-air channel SBT shows a selection including Brazil games and knockouts. Easiest free option: CazéTV on YouTube.

Canada

Canada: Bell Media is the official broadcaster. All 104 matches air on TSN (English) and RDS (French) via cable, with select games — including Canada's matches, the opener and the final — free over the air on CTV. Stream on TSN+, the RDS app, or Crave.

Germany

Germany: Deutsche Telekom''s MagentaTV holds rights to all 104 matches (44 exclusive), requiring a subscription. ARD and ZDF each show 30 matches free-to-air — including all Germany games, the opening match, semi-finals and final — on TV and their online streams.

India

India: Zee Entertainment holds the official rights. All 104 matches air on the new Unite8 Sports 1/1 HD (Hindi) and Unite8 Sports 2/2 HD (English) TV channels, and stream on ZEE5 (paid subscription, from about Rs 799 for 3 months). There is no free-to-air option, so a ZEE5 plan or a TV pack carrying Unite8 Sports is needed.

FAQ

When is France vs Senegal?

Tue, Jun 16 at 07:00 PM UTC — shown in your local time on this page — in GROUP I of the 2026 World Cup.

How can I watch France vs Senegal?

Through the official 2026 World Cup broadcaster in your country — for example BBC/ITV (UK, free), Fox & Telemundo (USA), beIN Sports (Middle East), SBS (Australia, free). See the full country-by-country guide on this page.