France
SenegalGroup I
Megogo
New York - MetLife Stadium
Referee : Alireza Faghani (Australia)
Spectators : 80545
Barcola B. 82'
Mbappé 96'
France: 16. Maignan - 17. Saliba, 19. Theo Hernández, 4. Upamecano, 5. Kounde - 8. Tchouaméni, 11. Olise, 14. Rabiot - 20. Doue D. (Cherki, 87) - 7. Dembele O. (Barcola B., 80), 10. Mbappé
Substitution: Barcola B. (from 80); Cherki (from 87)
Bench: 1. Samba B., 23. Risser - 2. Gusto, 26. Lacroix M., 3. Digne, 15. Konate, 21. Lucas Hernandez - 6. Koné M., 13. Kante N., 18. Zaire-Emery, 25. Akliouche - 9. Thuram M., 22. Mateta
Senegal: 16. Mendy Ed. - 3. Koulibaly K., 19. Niakhaté - 26. Gueye P.A. (Ciss P., 88) - 8. Camara L. (Diarra H., 76), 25. Diouf Mal., 5. Gueye I. (Ndiaye Ch., 83), 10. Mane Sa., 18. Sarr Is. (Mbaye, 76) - 11. Jackson N. (Dieng A., 83) - 15. Diatta
Substitution: Diarra H. (from 76); Mbaye (from 76); Dieng A. (from 83); Ndiaye Ch. (from 83); Ciss P. (from 88)
Bench: 1. Diouf Y., 23. Diaw M. - 24. Mendy An., 2. Sarr, 4. Seck A., 14. Jakobs I. - 22. Sapoko Ndiaye, 17. Sarr P. - 7. Diao, 13. Ndiaye Il.
France produced a commanding second-half display to defeat Senegal
The match marked one of the final home appearances for head coach Didier Deschamps before his side begins its World Cup campaign
Diego Maradona was deemed too raw to feature for the hosts at the 1978 World Cup. In hindsight, that might have been a blessing.
In the summer of 1958, the World Cup arrived in Scandinavia for the first time, proving to be far more than just another tournament
The third edition of the FIFA World Cup, hosted by France, served as the final act in the annals of pre-war football
Thirteen nations—many of which had braved a perilous transatlantic voyage—became the pioneers of a tournament that would change sport forever.
France delivered a confident and composed performance in Washington
The match has been recorded as a 3–0 technical defeat for the “Lions of Teranga”
Replay or reversal would be unprecedented at this level of international football
A final defined by fine margins, fierce controversy and unforgettable drama
The match went the distance, with neither side able to find a breakthrough in open play
The hero of the night was Iliman Ndiaye
The Lions of Teranga dictated the tempo in the second half
The group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 officially came to an end today
Senegal once again underlined their elite status at the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal surrendered their first points of the Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal made a powerful statement at the Africa Cup of Nations
he qualification campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is well underway, with 19 nations already securing their place at the expanded 48-team tournament
For Ukraine, all hopes now rest on the upcoming showdown with Iceland in Warsaw
France, currently sitting third in the FIFA World Ranking, have officially secured their status as a top-seeded team for the 2026 World Cup draw
Ukraine head coach shared his thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Deschamps insists that his team is fully focused on victory and making history
Les Bleus only need a draw to secure their place at the tournament
France’s preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Ukraine has been hit by concerns over the fitness of two key players
Didier Deschamps has confirmed receiving an offer from the Saudi Pro League to take over a managerial role once his spell with the France national team ends after the 2026 World Cup
Zidane has long been tipped to take over the French national team
France missed the chance to secure early qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
There is cautious optimism that Kylian could return to action in time for the upcoming La Liga match
France took another confident step towards securing a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 25-year-old is expected to feature in France’s upcoming UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifying matches
PSG accused the French Football Federation of ignoring medical advice and putting players at unnecessary risk
Ukraine’s national team couldn’t pull off a miracle
Ukraine head coach has spoken candidly ahead of his side’s high-profile 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
France’s medical staff quickly determined that Dembélé would not be fit in time
His fitness will be reassessed closer to kickoff, but as things stand, he’s unlikely to feature
He underwent two separate knee surgeries — one in February and another in August
