Round 1 ·
France
4-2-3-1
Didier Deschamps
WinnerHT: 0-0
Senegal
4-3-3
Pape Thiaw
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
3–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
France
4-2-3-1 · Didier Deschamps
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Senegal
4-3-3 · Pape Thiaw
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
Senegal, coached by Pape Thiaw, stayed on 0 points in 4th place after a night that asked for more composure after the break. For fans in Cape Verde, the contest underlined how quickly a tight game can turn once the pressure climbs in a World Cup Group I meeting.
France's numbers told the story as clearly as the score. They won their opening match, remain unbeaten after 1 game, and have already built a goal difference of 2 with 3 goals for and 1 against. Senegal, by contrast, came in after 1 match with 1 goal scored and 3 conceded, and the final margin left them at -2 on goal difference. In a group where the leader is already on 3 points, every shift in momentum matters, and France protected the advantage they had built by the time the final whistle sounded at 90 minutes.
That late double movement reflected a match that became more open as the clock ran down, yet France still controlled the decisive moments and turned their superiority into 3 points.
Michael Olise was named player of the match, recognition that fitted a France performance built on control, patience and the ability to strike when the game opened up. His selection also matched the flow of a home side that did not need to chase the match after the early stages. With 3 goals scored and only 1 conceded across 1 game, France now look well placed to use the next round of Group I fixtures from the top of the table. Senegal, sitting in 4th place on 0 points, will have to respond quickly if they want to move back into contention.
For Cape Verde audiences, the key takeaway was simple: France handled the night better, and the gap between 1st and 4th is already 3 points after Round 1 of World Cup Group I.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
France will begin World Cup Group I Round 1 in the strongest possible position, with Didier Deschamps' side sitting 1st before a ball is kicked and Senegal arriving as the team listed 4th. At MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the first meeting in this group will carry immediate weight because both sides start on 0 points, 0 goals for and 0 goals against, so the opening result will shape the early order straight away. For readers in Cape Verde, the Tuesday 16 June, 18:00 -01 kickoff offers a clear slot to track how two established names open the campaign.
France's standing at 1st gives this opener a familiar edge of expectation, even though the record line is still blank at 0 played, 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. Didier Deschamps will look to turn that leading position into a statement at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, while Senegal and Pape Thiaw will try to use the same untouched numbers as a reminder that nothing has been decided yet. With France on 0 league points and Senegal also on 0, the table is already set for a match that can move quickly once the first goal arrives.
Senegal come in 4th, but the gap structure around the top end keeps the focus on every detail of this opener. France are listed ahead of Senegal, and the second-place picture shows France as leader and Iraq as second with a 0-point gap, a reminder that the group begins level but not equal in position. That means the opening ninety minutes at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey will matter beyond the final whistle, because a team starting 1st can reinforce control while a side starting 4th can immediately close the space above it. Cape Verde viewers following through RTC or Sport TV (PT feed) will see those standings put to the test under the same kickoff time.
The balance of the fixture also comes from the broad symmetry in the numbers. France have 0 league points and a goal difference of 0, while Senegal mirror that with 0 points and a goal difference of 0, so the table currently distinguishes them by league position alone. That makes the early phase of World Cup Group I Round 1 especially sensitive to the first clean sequence, the first settled spell and the first shift in rhythm. With both teams starting from zero and with no previous output on the board in this competition, the opening result will be the first real reference point for each coach.
MetLife Stadium, New Jersey provides the backdrop for a contest that will be judged quickly by the standings, because France are already 1st and Senegal are 4th before kickoff. The matchup therefore reads as an opportunity for Didier Deschamps to confirm that position and for Pape Thiaw to challenge it immediately. For Cape Verde fans, the attraction is simple: Tuesday 16 June, 18:00 -01 brings a direct view of a group opener where the table, the venue and the coaches all point to a meaningful start. RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) give the local route into that first test.
That makes the opener in World Cup Group I Round 1 a clear early marker for France, while Senegal will be looking to change the order from the first whistle.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: France: 54%, Senegal: 46%.
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
Aurelien Tchouameni could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Senegal are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
Kylian Mbappe is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Ball possession: France: 54%, Senegal: 46%.
Dayot Upamecano wins an air challenge against Bamba Dieng
William Saliba from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Kylian Mbappe from France trips Moussa Niakhate
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe from France scores from outside the box with the right foot!
Sadio Mane made the key pass for the goal!
Iliman Ndiaye provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Ibrahim Mbaye scores with the right foot!
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Malick Diouf from Senegal trips Rayan Cherki
Habib Diarra from Senegal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Olise
Pathe Ciss relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Bamba Dieng
Malick Diouf from Senegal swings in the corner from the left.
Goal kick for France
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Senegal
Idrissa Gana Gueye is leaving the field to be replaced by Pathe Ciss in a tactical substitution.
France are in control of the ball.
Desire Doue is leaving the field to be replaced by Rayan Cherki in a tactical substitution.
Malick Diouf wins an air challenge against Jules Kounde
France are in control of the ball.
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Edouard Mendy saves it
France are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Mike Maignan as he comes out and claims the ball
Ball possession: France: 54%, Senegal: 46%.
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Pape Gueye is leaving the field to be replaced by Iliman Ndiaye in a tactical substitution.
Nicolas Jackson is leaving the field to be replaced by Bamba Dieng in a tactical substitution.
Bradley Barcola managed to score from an easy position.
Michael Olise made the key pass for the goal!
Adrien Rabiot provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Bradley Barcola from France with the right foot.
Adrien Rabiot creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France start a counter attack
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Krepin Diatta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Desire Doue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Bradley Barcola in a tactical substitution.
Nicolas Jackson from Senegal is ruled offside
The cross by Malick Diouf from Senegal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Habib Diarra from Senegal trips Kylian Mbappe
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Kylian Mbappe from France trips Habib Diarra
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Malick Diouf wins an air challenge against Jules Kounde
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Lamine Camara is leaving the field to be replaced by Habib Diarra in a tactical substitution.
Ismaila Sarr is leaving the field to be replaced by Ibrahim Mbaye in a tactical substitution.
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Good effort by Desire Doue as he directs a shot on target, but Edouard Mendy saves it
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Malick Diouf swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Adrien Rabiot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Michael Olise shoots from outside the box, but Edouard Mendy has it under control
Michael Olise tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Edouard Mendy
The game is restarted
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Nicolas Jackson from Senegal is ruled offside
Jules Kounde made the key pass for the goal!
Kylian Mbappe managed to score from an easy position.
Michael Olise provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Kylian Mbappe scores with the right foot!
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Moussa Niakhate successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Theo Hernandez is blocked
France are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Goal kick for France
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
France are trying to create something here.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
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Goal kick for Senegal
After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for France!
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
VAR - PENALTY! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty for France.
France are trying to create something here.
Moussa Niakhate from Senegal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Krepin Diatta relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Kylian Mbappe should have scored from that position
Good effort by Kylian Mbappe as he directs a shot on target, but Edouard Mendy saves it
Michael Olise creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Lamine Camara could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
France are in control of the ball.
Dayot Upamecano relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: France: 57%, Senegal: 43%.
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Michael Olise as he directs a shot on target, but Edouard Mendy saves it
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are trying to create something here.
Senegal are in control of the ball.
William Saliba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Kalidou Koulibaly makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France start a counter attack
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Jules Kounde from France is ruled offside
Ball possession: France: 59%, Senegal: 41%.
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nicolas Jackson is penalised for pushing Dayot Upamecano
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Senegal
Desire Doue fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
France are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Lamine Camara from Senegal trips Michael Olise
Jules Kounde wins an air challenge against Sadio Mane
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: France: 56%, Senegal: 44%.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Ismaila Sarr should have scored from that position
Ismaila Sarr from Senegal sends an effort wide of target
Ismaila Sarr goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Ismaila Sarr but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Ismaila Sarr finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Sadio Mane creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Senegal are trying to create something here.
France are trying to create something here.
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Krepin Diatta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Malick Diouf wins an air challenge against Jules Kounde
The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added
Ball possession: France: 58%, Senegal: 42%.
Safe hands from Edouard Mendy as he comes out and claims the ball
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
France are trying to create something here.
Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kalidou Koulibaly from Senegal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Pape Gueye hand-balls
Pape Gueye controls the ball with his hand
Pape Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The game is restarted
Ismaila Sarr is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
Ismaila Sarr is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Ball possession: France: 56%, Senegal: 44%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Idrissa Gana Gueye relieves the pressure with a clearance
France are trying to create something here.
Sadio Mane shoots from outside the box, but Mike Maignan has it under control
Sadio Mane tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Mike Maignan
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for France
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Theo Hernandez wins an air challenge against Ismaila Sarr
Sadio Mane makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for France
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Pape Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for France
Ball possession: France: 61%, Senegal: 39%.
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Aurelien Tchouameni wins an air challenge against Lamine Camara
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Jules Kounde from France goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sadio Mane
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for France
Ismaila Sarr fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dangerous challenge by Lamine Camara from Senegal. Ousmane Dembele on the receiving end of that.
Malick Diouf relieves the pressure with a clearance
Desire Doue from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Senegal takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: France: 62%, Senegal: 38%.
The game is restarted
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Desire Doue from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Lamine Camara swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
POST! So nearly a goal by Nicolas Jackson but his finish hits the post!
Senegal start a counter attack
Malick Diouf makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: France: 62%, Senegal: 38%.
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal are in control of the ball.
Dayot Upamecano makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kylian Mbappe from France takes a short corner kick from the left.
Krepin Diatta relieves the pressure with a clearance
Aurelien Tchouameni makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The referee signals a free kick as Dayot Upamecano from France trips Sadio Mane
Goal kick for Senegal
Nicolas Jackson from Senegal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Olise swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
France are trying to create something here.
France are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: France: 64%, Senegal: 36%.
Goal kick for France
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Idrissa Gana Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Moussa Niakhate successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ousmane Dembele is blocked
France are in control of the ball.
France are in control of the ball.
Senegal are in control of the ball.
France are in control of the ball.
Pape Gueye from Senegal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
The referee signals a free kick as Idrissa Gana Gueye from Senegal trips Desire Doue
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in their own half of the field
France take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Sadio Mane wins an air challenge against Dayot Upamecano
Senegal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: France: 55%, Senegal: 45%.
Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
France are in control of the ball.
Nicolas Jackson from Senegal is ruled offside
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Adrien Rabiot wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson
Lamine Camara makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Adrien Rabiot makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Krepin Diatta makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Dayot Upamecano successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Ismaila Sarr is blocked
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Idrissa Gana Gueye makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Theo Hernandez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senegal are in control of the ball.
France are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: France: 43%, Senegal: 57%.
Dangerous challenge by Adrien Rabiot from France. Sadio Mane on the receiving end of that.
France are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Jackson from Senegal trips Mike Maignan
Malick Diouf from Senegal takes a short corner kick from the right.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Theo Hernandez from France intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Senegal are trying to create something here.
Kalidou Koulibaly relieves the pressure with a clearance
Senegal take a throw-in in their own half of the field
A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
France kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to MetLife Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from MetLife Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 18:00 -01 on Tuesday 16 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
There are no listed injuries or suspensions for France or Senegal in the provided match data.
In the last 8 meetings, France have 0 wins, 0 draws and Senegal have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group I, Round 1, at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
80,545
Minute
90+5'
Winner
France
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