World Cup: How will Deschamps balance attacking options as France take on Senegal?

France 24 Tuesday 16 June 2026, 14:42 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read

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It's now time for Les Bleus to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign as they take on African powerhouse Senegal at MetLife Stadium. Can Didier Deschamps' team, with all of their star players, impress in their first game, or will the Lions of Teranga spoil their party as they did in their 2002 World Cup opener? Join us for all the updates from East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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World Cup: How will Deschamps balance attacking options as France take on Senegal?

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