France vs Senegal: Watch World Cup 2026 Match Live - TV, Streaming & Kick-Off Details
How to Watch France vs Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
The clash between France and Senegal in the 2026 World Cup will take place on June 16, kicking off at 20:00 local time at New York/New Jersey Stadium. If you're looking to stream or watch on TV, here’s what you need to know.
Streaming with a VPN for Global Access
If your location restricts the broadcast or you want a safer connection, a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help. Using a VPN like ExpressVPN lets you connect through servers in countries where the match is available, bypassing blackout rules and allowing uninterrupted viewing.
To get started: sign up for a VPN service, download its app, connect to a server where the game is shown, clear your browser cache, then visit the broadcaster’s site or app to watch.
Watching on the Big Screen
Sports are best enjoyed on a large screen. For smart TVs or devices like Fire Stick or Chromecast with Google TV, you can usually install VPN apps directly. On platforms like Apple TV, Roku, or gaming consoles that don’t support VPN apps, Smart DNS or casting from a VPN-connected device is the way to go.
Team Lineups and News
Coach Didier Deschamps fields a strong lineup with no reported injuries or suspensions. Senegal, led by coach Pape Thiaw, also have their first-choice squad ready without any sidelined players.
Recent Form
France have won four out of their last five matches, including wins over Northern Ireland (3-1), Colombia (3-1), and Brazil (2-1). Their only recent defeat came against Ivory Coast (1-2). Across these games, France scored 10 goals and conceded six.
Senegal showed mixed results with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five outings. They drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia, lost 3-2 to the USA, but defeated Gambia 3-1 and Peru 2-0. A 3-0 loss to Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations still stands out. Senegal scored eight goals and conceded six in these matches.
Historical Head-to-Head
Their only previous World Cup meeting was in 2002, when Senegal shocked defending champions France with a 1-0 win during the group stage. That result sent France home early and remains the sole World Cup encounter between the two.
Group I Standings Before Kick-Off
France start atop the group while Senegal begin in fourth place. Both teams will be eager to improve their position as the tournament unfolds.
