Kylian Mbappé Leads France Against Senegal in 2026 World Cup Opener

Didier Deschamps, the head coach of the French national team, has announced the official lineup for Les Bleus as they prepare to face Senegal in the 2026 World Cup.

France is set to take on Senegal this evening, Tuesday, at MetLife Stadium as part of the opening round of group stage matches in the tournament.

Match Timing for France vs. Senegal in the 2026 World Cup

The match between France and Senegal will kick off tonight at 9:00 PM local time in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which is 11:00 PM in the UAE.

France’s Lineup Against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan.

Defenders: Jules Koundé – William Saliba – Dayot Upamecano – Theo Hernandez.

Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni – Adrien Rabiot – Michael Olise.

Forwards: Désiré Doué – Ousmane Dembélé – Kylian Mbappé.

As France enters tonight’s match against Senegal, they aim to secure three points early on to lead the group and strengthen their position for advancing to the knockout stages.

The French team seeks to make a strong start in the tournament, sending a clear message to their competitors about their intentions to contend for the title from the very first round.

On the other hand, Senegal approaches this match with high ambitions, hoping to achieve a positive result by defeating one of Europe’s strongest teams, capitalizing on their recent rise within African football.