Can Senegal stun France again at the World Cup?

France are set to face Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener as the 2026 World Cup continues. The teams will meet at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Day 6, with France looking to make a winning start.

France, the 2018 World Cup winners, are heavy favorites to win the match. However, Senegal have shown that they can pull off upset victories in the past. In the 2002 World Cup, Senegal stunned France 1-0 in the opening match, ending their title defense.

Senegal's chances of repeating the feat will be aided by their strong squad, which includes players like Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly. France, on the other hand, have been preparing for the tournament and have a solid team that includes players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.

The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses. France will look to use their experienced players to outmaneuver Senegal, while Senegal will rely on their speed and agility to catch France off guard.

The 2026 World Cup has so far seen several exciting matches, with teams like Argentina and Algeria already making their mark on the tournament. France will look to join them in the winner's circle with a victory over Senegal.

Other matches on Day 6 include Norway vs. Iraq, Austria vs. Jordan, and Argentina vs. Algeria. Norway and Austria are expected to start strongly, with Norway looking to make a winning start in their return to the World Cup, and Austria seeking to challenge for a place in the knockout rounds.

Argentina, on the other hand, are looking to make a winning start in Group J, with a victory expected to boost their chances of reaching the final.