France vs. Senegal: Match Schedule and Broadcast Details for 2026 World Cup

Football fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between France and Senegal on Tuesday evening at MetLife Stadium, as part of the first round of Group 9 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Group 9 features teams from France, Senegal, Norway, and Iraq, making it one of the most competitive groups with various possibilities for qualification to the next round.

The French national team enters the tournament as one of the favorites for the title, boasting a rich history in international football. This marks their seventeenth appearance in the World Cup, having participated in every edition since 1998.

Under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, the French squad aims to continue their impressive World Cup performances. They hope to reach their third consecutive final after finishing as runners-up in both 2018 and 2022—a feat only achieved previously by West Germany between 1982 and 1990. Additionally, they are keen to avenge their loss to Argentina in the last edition.

On the other hand, Senegal enters this tournament with high aspirations, having established itself as a leading representative from Africa in recent World Cups. This will be their third consecutive appearance on the global stage.

The “Lions of Teranga” aspire to recreate their historic achievement from 2002 when they reached the quarter-finals during their debut. They aim to surpass that milestone in this edition, which features an expanded format with 48 teams participating for the first time.

Match Schedule for France vs. Senegal

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at MetLife Stadium during the first round of Group 9 fixtures.

Kickoff is set for: 10:00 PM Cairo and Mecca time; 11:00 PM Abu Dhabi time.

Broadcast Details for France vs. Senegal

The match will be broadcast by beIN Sports across its channels covering the 2026 World Cup, specifically on beIN SPORTS MAX 1.

Commentators for France vs. Senegal

beIN Sports has assigned commentator Khalil Al-Balushi to cover the match on beIN SPORTS MAX 1 while Mohamed Barakat will provide commentary on beIN SPORTS MAX 3.