FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second half showing
16-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com

FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second half showing

FEATURE | Three things learned as France get off to a winning start against Senegal with a much-improved second half showingIn their first encounter since 2002, France were hoping to get one over on Senegal after the African nation pulled off a shock the last time they both met at the World Cup. The opening fixture for Les Bleus at the FIFA World Cup 2026 marks only the second time the two nations have faced off against each other.  Following a poor performance in the first half, France rec
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