JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - OCTOBER 10: Players of Senegal celebrate a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Sudan and Senegal at the National Stadium in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, on October 10, 2025. (Photo by Lino Ginaba/Anadolu via Getty Images)

France and Senegal open Group I in East Rutherford on Tuesday in a meeting shaped as much by history as by present-day ambition, bringing together a...

France faces Senegal in a thrilling World Cup rematch, echoing their historic 2002 upset and showcasing evolving football styles.

Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw confirms AFCON controversy is behind them as the team focuses on their World Cup opener against France. Read more here.

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN - OCTOBER 10: Players of Senegal celebrate a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between South Sudan and Senegal at the National Stadium in Juba, the…

A repeat of the 2002 opening game has been billed as one of the most anticipated group stage matches of the tournament.

Group I of the 2026 Fifa World Cup is set to kick off today, bringing together a fascinating mix of former champions, historic giant-killers, a generational superstar, and a…

The French team kick off their World Cup campaign against Senegal this Tuesday. Les Bleus are keen to avoid a repeat of their opening match at the 2002 World Cup, when they…

Senegal's National Assembly Speaker, Ousmane Sonko, predicts a win against France in the World Cup opener, highlighting Africa's talent and strategic impor