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France kick off World Cup campaign, with Senegal looking to repeat 2002 upset

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 the Lions of Teranga set off dancing in the streets of Dakar – and precipitated France's calamitous exit…

France 24

France vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

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

Sports Illustrated

Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of over-confidence

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 game, Senegal, serve as a warning of the dangers of over-confidence.

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France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Les Bleus will hope to banish demons of their shock defeat in 2002 tournament opener

Evening Standard

France Predicted Lineup vs. Senegal: World Cup Group I

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

Sports Illustrated

France vs Senegal lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup today

Didier Deschamps faced tough call over who to support Kylian Mbappe in star-studded Les Bleus attack

Evening Standard

The Four Biggest Storylines for France at the 2026 World Cup

Les Bleus heads to this summer’s tournament as one of the leading favorites.

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France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

France vs Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026. France are favored at -210 in this Group I opener. Get our picks and predictions.

Sports Lens

The 10 Best Forwards at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

Attackers from Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Real Madrid will light up the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

‘Kicked Out’—Why Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City Missed Out on Michael Olise

One of the best players in the world had a circuitous route to the top of the mountain.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026: France, Spain, Argentina... Who are the favourites?

Will Spain or England add a second star to their shirts? Are we set for a final rematch between Argentina and France? Or can Senegal or Morocco clinch a first title for Africa? Here’s a look at the favourites and dark horses at the 2026 World Cup.

France 24

What Barcelona, Real Madrid Could Do Next After Failed Julian Alvarez Bids

Spain’s heavyweights have offered up a fascinating start to the summer transfer window.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Golden Ball Winner: Odds, Predictions As Yamal Looks to Dethrone Messi

Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane are among the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball.

Sports Illustrated

The France puzzle standing between Didier Deschamps and World Cup immortality

WORLD CUP 2026: With immense talent in Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Michael Olise, France can blow teams away, and Didier Deschamps has the ammunition for a famous last stand in New York, writes Richard Jolly

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The Guardian - UK

Didier Deschamps: ‘Mbappé knows that when he speaks, he speaks for all the players’

Questioned in France but championed from afar, the departing head coach has forged a legacy that no one – bar, perhaps, himself – would dare dispute

The Guardian - UK

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright

In today’s Football Daily: World Cup week continues, ‘Card Master’ and farewell Divock Origi

France 24

Olise hat-trick rounds off France’s World Cup preparations, sends ominous warning

Michael Olise's dazzling hat-trick for France in their final World Cup warm-up sends an ominous warning to rivals of Les Bleus, adding further firepower to a formidable attack that already includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué and the current Ballon d'Or holder, Ousmane Dembélé.

Radio France Internationale

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday night.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 news: Iran ticket row; Platini files complaint against Infantino; England latest – as it happened

Our writers continued the countdown to the World Cup ahead of the opening ceremony on Thursday

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 predictions: Winner, golden boot, breakout star and more

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

France 24

France defeat Northern Ireland thanks to hat-trick from Michael Olise

Les Bleus won 3-1 in their final match ahead of the World Cup. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick, the first of his career.

AAP

SPO:Bayern star bags hat-trick in ominous World Cup warning

Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise has scored three times in France's final World Cup warm-up clash before heading to North America.

AAP

Spain, France bag three apiece in final WC warm-ups

Spain have beaten Peru 3-1 and Michael Olise scored three times in France's final World Cup warm-up clash before heading to North America.

Evening Standard

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Michael Olise hits stunning hat-trick as Les Bleus send World Cup warning shot

Bayern Munich star laid claim to starting berth as Didier Deschamps fielded first-choice team

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid on Receiving End of Strong Michael Olise Warning

Florentino Pérez is reported to want the Frenchman as his next Galáctico.

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