New Delhi, June 16 -- France clash with Senegal in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match takes place on Wednesday, 17 June, with kick-off at 12:30 AM for viewers in India. The match will take place at MetLife Stadium (New York-New Jersey Stadium) in New Jersey, USA.

France and Senegal have met just twice in senior men's international football. The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced, with 1 win apiece and no draws.

Their most famous encounter remains one of football's greatest upsets. On 31 May 2002, Senegal faced defending champions France in the group stage of the World Cup.

Playing without the injured Zinedine Zidane, France were stunned 1-0. Papa Bouba Diop scored the only goal in 30 minutes. It was Senegal's World Cu...