France and Senegal square off on Tuesday, June 16 in a Group I match that should be one of the more entertaining group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup. France won the World Cup in 2018 and lost to Argentina on penalties after a 3-3 tie in the 2022 final.

Tuesday is one of the most star-studded days in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappé and France begin the day by taking on one of Africa’s best teams in Senegal. The second game features Erling Haaland and Norway beginning their tournament run when they face Iraq.

The official round-trip shuttle costs $20. A World Cup train ticket on NJ Transit costs more than four times as much.

Spain were held to an unexpected draw as Cape Verde held on to secure a point in their first-ever World Cup game. The goalless result means the newcomers have a chance to reach the first knockout round while Spain will seek to bounce back from the shock in their next game against Saudi Arabia.

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe controls the ball during a training session at Melanie Lane Training Grounds in East Hannover, New Jersey on June 15, 2026, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Senegal.

France come into this year’s World Cup as one of the leading contenders for the trophy having reached the final of the last two editions,