Title contenders France begin their World Cup campaign against tricky opposition in Afcon winners Senegal.The 2018 champions, who were denied a second successive star by Argentina four years later, are among the favourites for the tournament alongside the likes of Spain and Lionel Scaloni’s side.But Senegal - who were controversially stripped of their Afcon title after farcical scenes in the final against Morocco - will prove tough opposition in a stacked Group I, which also contains Erling Haaland-led Norway.Both sides have had a mixed build-up to the tournament, with Senegal beating Peru and Gambia before losing to co-hosts USA and drawing with Saudi Arabia, while Didier Deschamps’ men lost 2-1 to the Ivory Coast before seeing off Northern Ireland 3-1. Here’s everything you need to know.When is France v Senegal?France face Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday 16 June, with kick-off at 3pm local time (8pm BST). How can I watch it?Viewers in the UK can watch the game live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm BST. Team newsInitial concerns over William Saliba, who aggravated a back injury during Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat, have been allayed as the centre-back returned to full training before this week’s opener.Jules Kounde picked up a muscle issue against Northern Ireland but has also recovered in time to feature.Senegal may be without Assane Diao, who missed training last week with a contusion, while Cherif Ndiaye is also a doubt. Predicted line-upsFrance XI: Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernandez, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Olise, Doue, Mbappe, DembeleSenegal XI: Mendy, Diatta, Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf, Camara, P. Gueye, Sarr, Diarra, Mane, Jackson