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World Cup 2026: Mbappé brace ignites France's title bid after sleepy start against Senegal

World Cup favourites France rebounded from a poor first half to beat Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener on Tuesday, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice to move past Pelé and Lionel Messi with 14 World Cup goals – and become Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Read our blog…

France 24

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 16 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 16 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

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…

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FIFA World Cup GROUP I: 24 years later, France and Senegal meet again

Football fans gear up for the World Cup. France, a top contender, seeks a third championship. Norway enters the tournament with star striker Erling Haaland. Senegal, making its third consecutive appearance, faces a dispute over its African champion status. Iraq returns to the World Cup after a long absence. The…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?

Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

The Independent UK

Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

Sports Illustrated

Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title

Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal

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What's the next move for Senegal after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of AFCON 2025 title?

Senegal beat hosts Morocco in a farcical final in January. Two months later, CAF has removed them as Africa Cup of Nations champions.

FourFourTwo

Senegal vs Morocco LIVE: AFCON final result, latest updates and fan reaction

Senegal claim a second AFCON title

Evening Standard

Senegal 1-0 Egypt: Sadio Mane trumps Mohamed Salah again as Pharaohs exit AFCON with a whimper

Hossam Hassan’s side did not record a shot on target until the 95th minute

Evening Standard

Mali vs Senegal LIVE: AFCON result, latest updates and reaction after Yves Bissouma sent off

Lions of Teranga into Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals

Evening Standard

How to watch Senegal vs Mauritania: Live streams as the Lions of Teranga try to clinch a place at the World Cup

Senegal can seal their participation in a third successive World Cup finals – here's how to watch Senegal vs Mauritania online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

FourFourTwo

England vs Senegal prediction: Toney on Target in Nottingham

Read the latest odds and football betting tips as the Three Lions take on Senegal in a friendly at the City Ground

The Independent UK

Senegal 1-1 Ivory Coast (4-5 on pens): Africa Cup of Nations last-16 – as it happened

Senegal, the defending champions, fell against Ivory Coast after the hosts came from behind to take the game to penalties

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Senegal AFCON 2023 squad: Aliou Cisse's full team

The Senegal AFCON 2023 squad is out – and the holders are hopeful of building on their success two years ago, when they beat Egypt in the final

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