France vs Senegal: How to Watch the World Cup Group I Match Live

France vs Senegal Kickoff and Viewing Options

On Tuesday, the clash between France and Senegal will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Both teams are stepping onto the field for their first match in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eager to start strong.

France, coming off a runner-up finish in 2022 after winning the title in 2018, carries high expectations into this tournament. Meanwhile, Senegal aims to make a bigger impact than before, hoping to upset their Group I opener with a win.

How to Watch France vs Senegal

• TV Channel: Fox
• Live Stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

The match will air nationwide on Fox in the United States. Streaming is available on Fox's platforms, but the easiest way to watch might be through the streaming service fubo. New users can access a free trial to check out the match along with other channels like ESPN, ABC, CBS, and more without cable.

Match Start Time Across US Time Zones

World Cup Matches Scheduled for June 16 and 17 (Eastern Time)

• June 16 - France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)
• June 16 - Iraq vs Norway (6 p.m.)
• June 16 - Argentina vs Algeria (9 p.m.)
• June 17 - Austria vs Jordan (12 a.m.)
• June 17 - Portugal vs DR Congo (1 p.m.)
• June 17 - England vs Croatia (4 p.m.)
• June 17 - Ghana vs Panama (7 p.m.)
• June 17 - Uzbekistan vs Colombia (10 p.m.)

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it will be hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place across 16 cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle in the US; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

This edition expands to 48 teams, up from the previous 32, bringing more matches and more nations into the spotlight. Some of the participants include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Senegal, Spain, United States, and many others.

A total of 104 matches will take place, covering group stages, knockout rounds, and the final. Streaming options vary depending on language and region. In the US, English broadcasts are mainly on FOX and FS1, available through fubo, while Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo via Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stadium known as New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).

The United States, as one of the hosts, automatically qualified for the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico.