France vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted Lineups, Head-to-Head Record, Form Guide

France and Senegal will face each other for the second time on Tuesday in a competitive match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Their first meeting took place 24 years ago during the 2002 World Cup in South Korea. Senegal, playing its first World Cup, had upset Roger Lemerre’s side, who were defending champions.

They also faced each other twice in friendly matches, with both teams winning a match each.

Head-to-head record between France and Senegal

• Total number of matches: 1

• France: 0

• Senegal: 1

• Draws: 0

France vs Senegal Form Guide

France: WLWWW

• France 3-1 Northern Ireland

• France 1-2 Ivory Coast

• Colombia 1-3 France

• Brazil 1-2 France

• Azerbaijan 1-3 France

Senegal: DLWWL

• Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal

• USA 3-2 Senegal

• Senegal 3-1 Gambia

• Senegal 2-0 Peru

• Senegal 1-0 Morocco (result later changed to Senegal 0-3 Morocco)

France vs Senegal predicted XI:

France (4-2-3-1): Maignan — Hernandez, Upemacano, Saliba, Konde — Tchouameni, Rabiot — Doué, Dembele, Olise — Mbappé

Senegal (4-2-3-1): Diaw — Diouf, Niakhate, Mamadou Sarr, Diatta — Pape Sarr, Kamara — Manen, Diarra, Ismaila Sarr — Jackson

Published on June 16, 2026