NEW YORK: France begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Senegal on Tuesday night (10 p.m., KSA) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Didier Deschamps’ side once again among the favorites to challenge for football’s biggest prize. Ahead of the Group I opener, former France midfielder Paul Pogba spoke exclusively to Arab News during an appearance at Adidas’ Home of Soccer fan experience in New York, sharing his thoughts on what separates World Cup champions from the rest and why he believes Les Bleus have the qualities to go deep into the tournament.

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

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.

I Bleus esordiscono col Senegal, "avversario di altissimo livello (ANSA)

One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.

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

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France come into this year's World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions, but Tuesday's opponents in their opening…

Francia inicia su camino en el Mundial 2026 enfrentando a Senegal en un duelo de alto nivel.

Francia y Senegal tendrán su debut este martes 16 de junio en el Mundial 2026.

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

L'équipe de France débute son Mondial face au vainqueur de la dernière CAN sur le terrain, mardi 16 juin au MetLife Stadium, dans le New Jersey.

Francia se estrena ante Senegal con la duda de cómo encajará su capitán con los pujantes Olise, Doué y Dembélé en el sistema de un Deschamps que le protege

Les Bleus débutent la compétition, mardi, avec l'envie de démarrer par une victoire, comme lors des trois précédentes participations sous Didier Deschamps.

Les Bleus de Didier Deschamps entament leur mission "troisième étoile", mardi à l'ouest de New York.

Les Bleus will be wary of carrying the favourites tag when they begin their quest for a third World Cup title against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after their shock defeat against…

Os “bleus” entram em campo no Mundial 2026 tendo pela frente uma selecção africana que os derrotou no jogo de abertura em 2002.