FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE: In FIFA World Cup 2026, France took on Senegal in the match number 17. The highly anticipated France vs Senegal game was played at the New York's New Jersey Stadium.
Where FIFA 2026 heavyweights France, under head coach Didier Deschamps, crushed Senegal by 3-1. With this victory, France avenged FIFA 2002 World Cup opening match defeat.
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France plays Senegal in FIFA World Cup 2026 Match 17 at New York's New Jersey Stadium. France boasts stars like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, while Senegal, recalling their 2002 victory, enters amid strong performances by African teams.
France's best forward as Kylian Mbappe showcased his class and hit the nets twice in the second half, while younger forward Barcola also shined by scoring a goal.
Team Senegal impressed everyone with their defence in the first half of the match as they did not even allow any France player to enter their third zone. However, second 45 minutes totally belonged to France and Senegal only managed to score once. They missed out several opportunities to score. Ibrahim Mbaye scored in the 90+5 minute for Senegal to give some last minute joy, but it was too late and not enough by the time.
However, Mbappe replied back in the similar manner and scored the final goal in 90+6 minute.
Here are highlights of the match:
Jun 17, 2026, 2:53 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
With France's comfortable victory, Kylian Mbappe achieved another career mile-stone. He scored 2 goals to surpass Pele and Just Fontaine's record. MBappe has now 14 goals in FIFA World Cup.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:32 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Goal!!! Now Mbappe replied with a stunning kick and scored his second goal tonight, which takes France's total to 3 now. Alot of action last minutes.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Goal!!! A ray of hope for Senegal in last minutes as Mbaye score a goal.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:29 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
France is now just keeping the possession of the ball and waiting for the final whistle. France held the nerve in the first half, but showed its class later in the second half.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:26 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
8 minutes of stoppage time has been added to the play.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:25 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Only a few minutes left, and France is set to mark a dominating victory against Senegal. It looks like that they have avenged 2002's defeat by crushing Senegal.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:18 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
France has now almost sealed their victory as they are ahead with 2 goals lead, while Senegal must be feeling bad for all the missed chances.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:17 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Goal!!! Young leg Barcola scores the Second goal for France with his pace.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:16 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
France Substitution! Ousman Dembele replaced by Bradley Barcola.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:14 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Miss!!! What a cross pass it was from Diouf and a real chance to score, but Jackson misses the post and a chance to level scores. France is still ahead by 1-0.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Senegal Substitution! Habib Diarra comes in for Lamine Camara.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:11 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Senegal Substitution. Ibrahim Mbaye replaces Ismaïla Sarr.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Senegal now needs to change their game from defensive to attacking as they are trailing behind. If Senegal wants to level the score then Jackson and Sarr have to do something unusual.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:05 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Oh no!!!! Senegal gets a double heart break as France takes a lead, and referee disallow Jackson's goal, calls it offside.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:01 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Goallllllllll!!!! Mbappe made it. He stands by his name and scores the goal by finally beating Senegal's strong defence.
Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
France looks a little frustrated and aggressive now as they increase number of attacks, however, they all look like despirate attempts for now.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:55 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Call for VAR. Mbappe falls on ground and demands for a penalty. Referee is checking whether Mane touched the ball or not. No Penalty and a goal kick is favour of Senegal. This was something unusual as decision came in favour of Senegal instead of France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:52 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Save!!! Senegal Goalkeeper makes a save against Kyline Mbappe in one-on-one attempt.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:50 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Seems like France has now changed the strategy and charge towards the Senegal goal post. Olise runs into the Senegal box and tries to dink the ball over Mendy. It was a nice attempt, but Mendy makes a save.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:48 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
N Jackson was literally sprinting towards the France's goal post with ball but a good tackle stops him.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:44 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
A good attempt from France this time. Doue runs towards the Senegal's goal post, the closest France have come so far in the match, but no score. He made an attempt but ball flies over the goal post.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:42 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Senegal has kept the maximum possession of the ball, keeping France captain and star Klyine Mbappe out of play in first 45 minutes of the game.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:40 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Second half begins!
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Half Time. France 0-0 Senegal
Jun 17, 2026, 1:25 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Miss!!! SARR How can you miss that. It was such a good position and chance to draw the first blood, but Senegal only got disappointment.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Six minutes were added to the first half, which were wasted, but now goal was scored from any side.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Sloppy show! Dembele drives the ball forward but his pass to Doue was midway intercepted by a Senegal defender.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
There has been no goal in the first half of the match, however, Senegal has impressed everyone with its attacking game. While on the other side, France showed the strong defence and calmly keeps the game going.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:19 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Free Kick for France!!! A handball at the edge of the box on the left side earns a free kick for France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 AM IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
So far, the game has been an encounter between mid-fielders as forward players from both the team did not get many chances to attack the goal post.
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Jun 17, 2026, 12:16 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Welcome to the written LIVE updates for France vs Senegal FIFA match number 17.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:17 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal nail-biting encounter will begin after a few minutes, where France is favourite, but Senegal is known for making big upsets.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:21 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal game comes with many great memories for Senegal coach Papa Thiaw, who was part of the squad when Senegal stunned France 2002. However, this time Papa Taiaw will witness the game from dugouts.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:22 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
France and Senegal teams have lined up for the national anthem, after which, the action will begin.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:34 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
With the whistle, the play begins.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:36 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Interestingly, Out of 11, 10 players of Senegal were born in France, and today they are playing against.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:38 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Senegal has started in an aggressive manner. Corner!!!! A tap on Maignan's boot ended in a free kick for France.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:42 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
Team Senegal in white jersey is putting a nice show as continuous passes on the ground make game interesting and attacking.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal
In first 10 minutes, Senegal has managed to keep France away from their final third and keeping the maximum possession of the ball.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE
Dembele unlocks Senegal's defence and passes the ball to Mbappe in the box, but it was away from French captain and the ball runs away.
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 am IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs Senegal LIVE
What a pass!!!!! A Left foot pass made a real chance for Lions of Teranga to score but Kounde 's kick was away from the goal post.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 am IST
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Miss!!!! Senegal missed a chances to draw fist blood as jersey number 11 Jackson sprints towards France goal posts but missed the chance. Hydration break.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:03 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Maignan really saved a good kick from Jackson as Senegal star tried to covert some good passes to first goal, but got nothing. France 0-0 Senegal.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:05 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Another missed chance!!! Senegal has intensified their attack on France's goal post. Sarr had a half chance, he tried to convert it but no result.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Till now Senegal has made 3 attempts, while France tried once to score the goal.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:12 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Camera move on Robert Pires and Patrick Viera, two football legends, who are here to support France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:15 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
So far, the game has been an encounter between mid-fielders as forward players from both the team did not get many chances to attack the goal post.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:19 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Free Kick for France!!! A handball at the edge of the box on the left side earns a free kick for France.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
There has been no goal in the first half of the match, however, Senegal has impressed everyone with its attacking game. While on the other side, France showed the strong defence and calmly keeps the game going.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:22 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Sloppy show! Dembele drives the ball forward but his pass to Doue was midway intercepted by a Senegal defender.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:24 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Six minutes were added to the first half, which were wasted, but now goal was scored from any side.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:25 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Miss!!! SARR How can you miss that. It was such a good position and chance to draw the first blood, but Senegal only got disappointment.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Half Time. France 0-0 Senegal
Jun 17, 2026, 1:40 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Second half begins!
Jun 17, 2026, 1:42 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Senegal has kept the maximum possession of the ball, keeping France captain and star Klyine Mbappe out of play in first 45 minutes of the game.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:44 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
A good attempt from France this time. Doue runs towards the Senegal's goal post, the closest France have come so far in the match, but no score. He made an attempt but ball flies over the goal post.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:48 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
N Jackson was literally sprinting towards the France's goal post with ball but a good tackle stops him.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:50 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Seems like France has now changed the strategy and charge towards the Senegal goal post. Olise runs into the Senegal box and tries to dink the ball over Mendy. It was a nice attempt, but Mendy makes a save.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:52 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Save!!! Senegal Goalkeeper makes a save against Kyline Mbappe in one-on-one attempt.
Jun 17, 2026, 1:55 am IST
FIFA World Cup France vs Senegal LIVE
Call for VAR. Mbappe falls on ground and demands for a penalty. Referee is checking whether Mane touched the ball or not. No Penalty and a goal kick is favour of Senegal. This was something unusual as decision came in favour of Senegal instead of France.
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