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World Cup: France face Senegal looking to avoid repeat of 2002 shock

France 24 · Jun 16, 2026, 11:16 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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France get their 2026 World Cup campaign underway Tuesday when they take on Senegal in New York. Les Bleus will be looking to avoid a repeat of their 2002 World Cup match against her same opponents which saw them suffer a 1-0 shock defeat.

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