France vs Senegal: Full list of substitutes for FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

Les Bleus have never secured a win against the Lions of Teranga.

The France national football team will lock horns with the Senegal national football for the first game of Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This is going to be a high-intensity contest, taking place at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.

Les Blues are one of the favourites to win the flagship tournament this year. They have a star-studded lineup. Stars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, William Saliba and others are going to play a crucial role throughout the competition.

Players in the France national football team are in top form and will now be looking to come up with top performances from the beginning. For Didier Deschamps, it is the final opportunity to lift the World Cup with France.

For their opening game, the Lions of Teranga are going to bring a tough challenge for them. The Senegal national football team is coming in after a controversial Africa Cup of Nations campaign. Their performances in the international friendlies were underwhelming and they cannot afford to make similar mistakes against the French. The experienced Sadio Mane is going to play an important role in helping his side get to the further stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Fixtures, Schedule, Results, Match Timings & Where to Watch

France Substitutes

Robin Risser, Brice Samba, Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Maxence Lacroix, N’Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Warren Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Marcus Thuram

Senegal Substitutes

Mory Diaw, Yehvann Diouf, Ismail Jakobs, Antoine Mendy, Mamadou Sarr, Abdoulaye Seck, Pathe Ciss, Habib Diarra, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, Pape Matar Sarr, Assane Diao, Bamba Dieng, Cherif Ndiaye, Ibrahim Mbaye, Iliman Ndiaye

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