🇫🇷 France vs Senegal 🇸🇳
France 3-1 Senegal (full time). The match aired in Spanish in the US free on Telemundo and streamed on Peacock.
Where it aired in Spanish
The match aired in Spanish on Telemundo, free over the air, and streamed on Peacock. Each team's next game airs on the same channels.
The teams
France reach the 2026 World Cup through UEFA and have been drawn into Group I alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway. France are former world champions, with 2 titles, so they arrive among the favourites rather than the underdogs. Much of the attention will fall on Kylian Mbappé, the team's marquee name.
Senegal reach the 2026 World Cup through CAF and have been drawn into Group I alongside France, Iraq and Norway. Senegal have yet to win a World Cup, and a strong group stage would already be a notable run.
The venue
The match is played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, a 82,500-capacity venue that FIFA refers to as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. The nearest major airport is Newark (EWR). FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, so plan to travel light and arrive early to get through security.
MetLife Stadium →Frequently asked questions
How did France vs Senegal end?+
France 3-1 Senegal (full time).
Where can I watch France vs Senegal in Spanish?+
In Spanish in the US, the match airs free over the air on Telemundo, on Universo on cable, and streams on Peacock. Telemundo is the easiest free option.
What time does France vs Senegal kick off?+
Kickoff is at 1:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM ART (Mexico, US Eastern and Argentina times). Check the timezone table above for your exact local time.
Is France vs Senegal free to watch?+
Yes, if it airs on Telemundo over the air you can watch it free with an antenna. Universo (cable) and Peacock (streaming) are paid options that also carry it in Spanish.
What channel is the match on in Spanish?+
Telemundo or Universo on TV, and Peacock for streaming, all with Spanish-language commentary.
Where is France vs Senegal played?+
At MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Who is favourite in France vs Senegal?+
Group matches are tight; see the "what to expect" section above for the head-to-head context.
Diego Salcedo is a bilingual football writer based in Houston. He breaks down matches, tactics and the talking points of every World Cup matchday, following South American and European football closely for over a decade.
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