India, June 16 -- France and Senegal meet once again in a high-profile FIFA World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday, a fixture already rich in history and international significance. Group I, which also features Norway and Iraq, has been labelled the "Group of Death," with France entering the tournament as one of the leading contenders for a third World Cup title.

Senegal, still eager to strengthen its standing on the global stage, arrives with a far more experienced and competitive squad compared to the side that shocked France in 2002. Ranked 15th in the world, the Lions of Teranga continue to carry strong ambitions under Aliou Cisse despite a difficult group draw, while France also chases history after narrowly missing out on ba...