Group Stage - FIFA World Cup 2026
France VS Senegal
New York/New Jersey Stadium
16 June, 2026
Overview:
France faces Senegal in a high-stakes Group I opener at the 2026 World Cup. France, tournament favorites with recent wins over Brazil and Colombia, hold strong prediction market edges (66-70% group win probability). Senegal brings physicality and counter-threat but trails as underdogs (6-14% win chance).
Recent H2H results: France 2-0 Senegal (2022 WC Final)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-0 in favor of France.
France's 4-2-3-1 with fluid wings vs Senegal's defensive structure and set-piece threats (Mane penalties/FKs). Expect France possession dominance, Senegal counters.
France's superior depth and form outweigh Senegal's grit; markets align on 65-70% France win.
Last Update: 13-05-2026
Stats:
| France | Senegal |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 2.1 | 1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 66 | 13 |
