France vs Senegal: Live Stream, TV Channel, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Group I Match
On Tuesday, France and Senegal will face off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams are set to make their opening appearances in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, aiming to start the tournament on a high note.
France enters this event after finishing second in 2022, following their 2018 championship win. Meanwhile, Senegal hopes to build on their two wins from the last tournament and create a bigger impact with a strong performance against their first group rival.
How to Watch France vs Senegal
The match will be broadcast nationally in the United States on Fox. Streaming options include fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can take advantage of a free trial offered by fubo, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply).
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Match Start Time
The kickoff is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The timing across U.S. time zones is:
- Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
- Central Time: 2 p.m.
- Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
- Pacific Time: 12 p.m.
Upcoming World Cup Matches (Eastern Time)
- Tuesday, June 16France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)Iraq vs Norway (6 p.m.)Argentina vs Algeria (9 p.m.)
- Wednesday, June 17Austria vs Jordan (12 a.m.)Portugal vs DR Congo (1 p.m.)England vs Croatia (4 p.m.)Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.)Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time three countries have shared hosting duties. Matches will take place in 16 cities across North America, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
This edition expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in previous tournaments, resulting in more matches and knockout rounds. The participating nations include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.
The tournament will feature 104 games, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final. The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium (FIFA's name for MetLife Stadium).
Streaming and Broadcast Info
In the U.S., English coverage will primarily air on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo for those without cable. Spanish broadcasts will be available on Telemundo and Universo, which can be streamed on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check local listings for exact times and channels.
Host Nations Participation
The United States, along with Canada and Mexico, automatically qualified as hosts for the 2026 World Cup.
