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How to Watch France vs. Senegal Live: TV Channel, Streaming, and Kickoff Details for World Cup Group I

On Tuesday, France and Senegal will face off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams are set to begin their journey in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, each eager to make a strong start.

France, coming off a runner-up finish in 2022 and champions in 2018, carries high hopes into this tournament. Senegal, after advancing with two wins in the previous World Cup, aims to create an impact with a victory in their opening Group I match.

Where to Watch France vs. Senegal

This game will be broadcast nationally in the United States on Fox. For viewers preferring to stream, the match is available live on platforms including fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app/website.

New customers can access a free trial through fubo, which streams over 100 top channels such as ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox, offering a solid option for watching the World Cup without cable. Keep in mind that taxes and fees may apply depending on the plan.

Kickoff Time for France vs. Senegal

The match kicks off on Tuesday, June 16, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Here are the local times across the U.S. zones:

  • Eastern Time: 3 p.m.
  • Central Time: 2 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 1 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 12 p.m.

Upcoming World Cup Matches (Eastern Time)

  • Tuesday, June 16
  • France vs. Senegal – 3 p.m.
  • Iraq vs. Norway – 6 p.m.
  • Argentina vs. Algeria – 9 p.m.
  • 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

Dates and Locations

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It marks the first time the tournament is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Matches will take place across 16 cities in North America. The U.S. host cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canada hosts games in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico’s venues are Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

Teams and Format

The tournament expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in prior editions. This growth means more matches, knockout rounds, and nations participating. Countries taking part include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Match Count and Streaming Info

The tournament will feature 104 matches, covering group stages through the final.

Streaming availability depends on broadcasters and language. In the U.S., English-language coverage is primarily on FOX and FS1, accessible via fubo. Spanish broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV.

Final Match Details

The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium named New York-New Jersey Stadium by FIFA, the official name for MetLife Stadium.

U.S. Participation

The United States automatically qualified as a host nation, alongside Canada and Mexico.

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