France vs Senegal: How to Watch the World Cup Group I Match Live
The clash between France and Senegal is scheduled for Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams will make their Group I debuts in the 2026 World Cup, aiming to start the tournament on a strong note.
After finishing as runners-up in 2022 and champions in 2018, France enters this World Cup with high hopes. Meanwhile, Senegal, having won two matches in 2022, looks to build on that momentum and make an impact against their first Group I opponent.
Where to Watch France vs Senegal
- TV Channel: Fox
- Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
This match will air nationally on Fox in the United States. For streaming, fubo offers the best option with a free trial available for new users, allowing access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other channels without cable. Taxes and fees might apply to certain plans.
Match Start Time
The kickoff is set for 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 16. Here are the corresponding times across U.S. time zones:
World Cup Matches on June 16-17 (Eastern Time)
- June 16: France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)
- Iraq vs Norway (6 p.m.)
- Argentina vs Algeria (9 p.m.)
- June 17: Austria vs Jordan (12 a.m.)
- Portugal vs DR Congo (1 p.m.)
- England vs Croatia (4 p.m.)
- Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.)
- Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 p.m.)
About the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and it will be the first World Cup hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Matches will take place across 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the U.S.; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
The competition expands to 48 teams, up from 32, which means more matches and knockout rounds. Countries taking part include France, Senegal, Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, and the United States among others.
There will be 104 games in total, including group and knockout stages plus the final.
Streaming and Broadcast Options
In the U.S., English-language coverage airs on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Universo, with streaming through Peacock and DIRECTV.
Final Match Details
The final is slated for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium.
