France vs Senegal: How to Watch, TV Channel, Live Stream

France will meet Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, with details on how to watch the match.

France and Senegal will face each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 15:00 ET at New York New Jersey Stadium, New York. France, ranked third by FIFA, will be appearing at the World Cup for the 17th time, with its best finish being champions in 1998 and 2018. Senegal, ranked 15th by FIFA, will be appearing at the World Cup for the fourth time, with its best finish being reaching the quarter-finals in 2002. Below, we'll give you all the information you need to know about how to watch this game.

How to Watch France vs. Senegal

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Where: New York Stadium New Jersey, New York
TV: FOX
Streaming: Watch free for 3 days on FOX One, FOX Sports, FOX Sports App

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France World Cup schedule

June 16, 2026: Watch France vs Senegal - New York New Jersey Stadium (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
June 22, 2026: Watch France vs Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium (5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT)
June 26, 2026: Watch Norway vs France - Boston Stadium (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT)

Senegal World Cup schedule

June 16, 2026: Watch France vs Senegal - New York New Jersey Stadium (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
June 22, 2026: Watch Norway vs Senegal - New York New Jersey Stadium (8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT)
June 26, 2026: Watch Senegal vs Iraq - Toronto Stadium (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)

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