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Ways to view France vs. Senegal at the World Cup without cost: Schedule, livestream

June 16, 2026

Today marks the beginning of one of the 2026 World Cup’s most awaited matchups.

This exciting Group of Death action kicks off on June 16th, with France facing off against Senegal at MetLife Stadium.

France, alongside Spain, is seen as a strong contender for the championship. Les Bleus, who won the title back in 2018 and narrowly fell to Argentina in the 2022 final, have a formidable lineup featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele, the latter recently crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner.

France vs Senegal: Key Details

What: 2026 FIFA World Cup, Group Stage
When: June 16th, 3:00 PM ET
Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
Channel: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
Streaming: DIRECTV (Try it for free)

Senegal presents the first major challenge for France. Although they were recently stripped of the African Cup of Nations title after a controversial penalty decision against Morocco during a walk-off protest, Senegal is seen as a rising contender in soccer, aiming to surpass their best World Cup achievement from 2002.

This is your guide to France’s inaugural match in the 2026 World Cup.

When is the France vs Senegal match?

The match kicks off today, June 16th, at 3 PM ET.

How can you watch France vs Senegal for free?

For those without cable, there are ways to stream the World Cup for free. My favorite live sports service right now is DIRECTV, which offers a 5-day free trial. It’s a good option if you want to save a bit while enjoying more than 125 channels, including FOX and Telemundo.