France get their underway this afternoon after they face off towards Senegal in New York, within the opening match of Group I earlier than Iraq faces later.
Didier Deschamps has began two Serie A teammates in Milan duo Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, as he appears to get off to a flying begin.
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Former defender begins in defence for the African facet, while former teammate of Maignan in begins at left-back for France.
’s is on the bench for Senegal while Inter’s and Roma’s Manu Koné begin on the bench for the European giants.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Marcus Thuram of Milano poses for a photograph with the Coppa Campioni d’Italia and Coppa Italia trophies alongside his father Lilian Thuram following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on Could 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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2026 World Cup – France vs Senegal – Official Lineups
France: Maignan; Kounde, , , Theo, Tchouameni, Rabiot; Doue, , ,
Senegal: ; , Koulibaly, Niakhate, Diouf; , Camara, Gueye; Mane, Jackson,