France vs Senegal 
— a Group I clash at the 2026 World Cup. France's firepower against Senegal's athletic, well-drilled side — the heavyweight clash of Group I.
Head-to-head
The last 1 meeting between them in our database:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 16.06.26 | France3:1xG 1.9 : 0.5Senegal |
Form & key stats
France last 12 months · 11 matches| Goals for/game | 2.5 |
| Goals against/game | 0.9 |
| xG for/game | 2.3 |
| xG against/game | 0.7 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 91% |
| Both teams score | 73% |
| Corners/game | 6.1 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.4 |
| Shots on target/game | 6.6 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 91% of games
- a strong attack — 2.5 goals per game
- goals at both ends — BTTS in 73% of games
- works the flanks — 6.1 corners per game
- creates real chances: 2.3 xG per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Senegal last 12 months · 13 matches| Goals for/game | 2.4 |
| Goals against/game | 0.8 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54% |
| Both teams score | 31% |
| Corners/game | 5.0 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.1 |
| Shots on target/game | 5.3 |
What the numbers say
- a tight defence — just 0.8 conceded per game
- a strong attack — 2.4 goals per game
- often one-sided for goals: both teams score in just 31%
- disciplined — only 1.1 yellows per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Verdict & betting angle
France's individual quality is a level above, but Senegal's athleticism makes this a contest, not a procession — France to edge it without comfort. A close handicap and a cards-friendly market fit the intensity.
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