Two-time World Cup winners France get their 2026 campaign underway on Tuesday night as they face off against Senegal in New Jersey.

France, who lifted the trophy in 1998 and 2018, are out for redemption this summer after losing the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar against Argentina on penalties.

Didier Deschamps’ side, who are in Group I alongside Senegal, Norway and Iraq, are expected to dominate their group before turning their attention to bigger knockout games.

France are the second favourites to win it all this summer and it’s hard to go against them given their incredible squad depth.

Senegal, who were stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title earlier this year after ‘forfeiting’ the game by walking off the pitch, topped their World Cup qualifying group after going unbeaten (won seven, drawn three). They also netted 22 goals and conceded just three times.

The African side, who reached the round of 16 in 2022, should get out of Group I but it remains to be seen whether they can win a knockout game this summer.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch France v Senegal on TV and online.

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When is France v Senegal?

France v Senegal will take place on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

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France v Senegal kick-off time

France v Senegal will kick off at 8pm UK time.

The Group I match is set to be played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States.

What TV channel is France v Senegal on?

You can watch the game live on BBC One.

All 104 World Cup 2026 matches are on free-to-air TV for UK viewers, split between ITV and BBC.

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How to live stream France v Senegal online

UK viewers can stream the game live online via BBC iPlayer.

The streaming platform is available on a range of devices, from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones and tablets via the app.

Is France v Senegal on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live.

talkSPORT is available on DAB radio, predominantly MW 1089 kHz though you may need to check its official website for some localised frequencies for talkSPORT, and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT online via the website or app.

BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. You can also listen to Radio 5 Live online via the BBC website or BBC Sounds app.

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