Group Stage - 1
France
3–1
Full Time
Senegal
MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford· Ref: Alireza Faghani, Australia
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
70%
France
8%
Draw
22%
Senegal
Model confidence:medium
Model Inputs
- France: 3pts, 1 played
- Senegal: 0pts, 1 played
- France form: W
- Senegal form: L
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
FranceSenegal
1.79Expected Goals (xG)0.53
53%Possession47%
11 (8)Shots (on target)6 (2)
575 (88%)Passes (accuracy)502 (86%)
6Corners4
5Fouls9
0Yellow Cards0
2Saves5
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 16
France 3–1 Senegal: Dominance Meets Clinical Finishing
France's 3–1 victory over Senegal in World Cup 2026 opener reflects xG advantage but masks Senegal's defensive vulnerabilities. Analysis inside.
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Pre-MatchJun 14
France and Senegal Open World Cup 2026 in Tactical Stalemate
France faces Senegal in a balanced Group Stage opener at MetLife Stadium. Our model favors neither side, with both teams showing recent inconsistency ahead of their World Cup 2026 clash.
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