France, widely considered a top contender for the 2026 World Cup, begins its campaign with a match against Senegal in New Jersey. This game revisits a historic encounter, as Senegal previously upset France 24 years ago. Despite a strong squad, French coach Didier Deschamps has opted to start without defender Sébastien Lacroix, even after a team gesture of support involving 300 pizzas. The match kicks off at 9:00 PM local time and is being closely followed by fans and analysts. This serves as a key warm-up game for France as they prepare for the tournament. Live updates are available through a dedicated liveblog.