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World Cup live updates: France kick off tournament...

ESPN · Jun 16, 2026, 8:04 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • It's now time for Les Bleus to kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign as they take on African powerhouse Senegal at Met Life Stadium.
  • Can Didier Deschamps' team, with all of their star players, impress in their first game, or will the Lions of Teranga spoil their party as they did in their 2002 World Cup opener?
  • Join us for all the updates from East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Join us for all the updates as France kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey.

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