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France vs Senegal LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kylian Mbappe leads Les Bleus’ attack
Lethargic France
Bit of a lethargic French performance, this, with the Senegal fans growing in confidence at each breakdown. France have struggled to piece together moves, but the most danger has come from Ousmane Dembele simply bolting towards the touchline and driving a ball across the six-yard box. Fairly simple, but despite lacking a blue shirt in his vicinity, it caused all sorts of panic for Kalidou Koulibaly, whose deflection threatened his own goal before gifting Les Bleus a corner.
Jack Rahborn in New Jersey16 June 2026 20:49
France 0-0 Senegal
46’ – There will be six minutes added on but half a minute has elapsed by the time the fourth official lets us all know.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:48
France 0-0 Senegal
45’ – France have a corner, via Koulibaly cutting out a cross, but Olise wastes it by kicking the ball straight into the welcoming hands of Mendy.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:47
France 0-0 Senegal
43’ – Pape Gueye commits handball, stopping it on the ground while pleading for a free kick. Instead France have a set piece from 35 yards out. Dembele floats it in and Koulibaly clears.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:46
France 0-0 Senegal
42’ – Sarr hobbles away after treatment, meaning Senegal must play with 10 men for a minute. France will look to capitalise in the brief powerplay.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:45
France 0-0 Senegal
40’ – Sarr weaves and bobs forward. He is tackled by Saliba when offloading to Mane and looks in quite a bit of pain as Mane shoots straight at Maignan. The trainer will be on.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:43
France 0-0 Senegal
39’ – Diatta dashes past Doue – not for the first time – but cannot find a killer pass into the final third.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:41
France 0-0 Senegal
37’ – Senegal tap it around for a bit. Idrissa Gueye then tries to find Mane with a diagonal pass but it is over hit and goes out for a France goal kick.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:40
France 0-0 Senegal
35’ – Jackson and Upamecano’s duel has been fascinating. How often would they have battled each other in Bayern training this past season?
The Senegal striker is now dropping a little deeper to try and get involved.
We’re still waiting for a first shot on target but this is a compelling watch.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:38
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