We're into the second week of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and the hype around the tournament has doubled following some exciting matches. Today, 2022 finalists France take on the formidable and fearless Senegal in their Group I game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It's a clash between two prolific strikers: Kylian Mbappé for France and Sadio Mane for Senegal. Fans across the globe have been looking forward to this day, and if you're one of them, here's how to watch the France vs. Senegal game live, even without a streaming subscription.

When Is the France vs. Senegal World Cup Match?

The France vs. Senegal World Cup game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will also host the tournament's final on July 19.

Once again, France enter this year's World Cup with one of the strongest-looking teams on paper. At just 19-years old, Kylian Mbappé led them to their second triumph in 2018, and he almost clinched them the trophy again in 2022. This year, Mbappé returns to the grand stage as the captain of a team that's going through one of its most glorious phases. He has great support from attackers like Ballon d'Or-holder Ousmane Dembélé, Desire Doue, and Michael Olise, midfielders like Aurelien Tchouameni and N'Golo Kante, and defenders like William Saliba and Jules Kounde. Didier Deschamps has hardly made a wrong move since taking over as France's manager in 2012, and he would love to top his career with yet another major triumph.

Senegal, however, are no minnows. They finished as runners-up to Morocco at the AFCON earlier this year, and we're expecting them to carry forward much of that same confidence. Sadio Mane and Kalidou Koulibaly will likely continue to grab most of the limelight, but they are well supported by a group of spirited players who will be tough to beat.

With these two nations, expect a physical, fiery battle packed with relentless runs down both wings.

How to Stream France vs. Senegal Live in the US

Today's match will air on Fox and Telemundo. If you're in the United States, you can follow along with a variety of sports streaming subscriptions, including DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial.

You can check out our full breakdown in our detailed FIFA World Cup streaming coverage.

How to Watch France vs. Senegal Online for Free

The France vs. Senegal match will air live for free across the globe on several streaming platforms:

These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so if you're in the US or another country and want to try to watch for free, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). To watch the France vs. Senegal World Cup match, we recommend ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN is PCMag's top choice for location spoofing because it offers server locations around the globe. That makes it a good VPN to obfuscate your location so you can view region-locked content. Additionally, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup this year.

Here's how you can access the France vs. Senegal match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
  2. Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
  3. Connect to a server in the UK.
  4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.

Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between France and Senegal at no additional cost.

How Long Is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 23rd FIFA World Cup will span from June 11 to July 19.

This is the first time the event will be hosted by three nations: the US, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament has also expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games. The eventual champion will have to win five knockout games, instead of the former four.

We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.

Source: PCMag.com