They are still furious

Senegal began their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage campaign with a frustrating defeat against France, losing 3-1 in a high-intensity clash of dramatic and technical skill.

Aliou Cissé’s men had troubled the French defense during a high-quality first half, matching them in physical commitment and possession, before succumbing to a transformed French team and ruthless attacking efficiency after the break.

Faced with the increased pace imposed by the Blues and a series of tactical breaks in the second half, the Lions of Teranga conceded fatal spaces which already complicate their destiny in the competition, now forcing them to be flawless in their next encounters to avoid an early elimination and preserve their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.