France enters the tournament as one of the heavy favourites to lift the trophy, boasting a squad full of world class talent led by Kylian Mbappe. Didier Deschamps will look to establish early dominance in Group I, which also features Norway and Iraq.

Senegal represents a formidable challenge with a blend of seasoned veterans and dynamic young talent. Captained by Kalidou Koulibaly, the African giants are chasing a deep tournament run and would love nothing more than to cause an early upset. Football fans will vividly remember the iconic 2002 World Cup opening match where Senegal stunned the then defending champions France with a 1,0 victory. While much has changed since that historic night in Seoul, the narrative adds a brilliant layer of drama to this clash.

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