Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps (C) celebrates with his players following the team's 3-1 victory in a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts following the team's 3-1 victory in a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe acknowledges the crowd following the team's 3-1 victory in a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe is pictured at the end of the first half of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (L) plays in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (16) saves a shot by France's Kylian Mbappe (10) in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Senegal's Ibrahim Mbaye (L) scores in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match against France at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates after scoring his second goal, the team's third, in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) hugs head coach Didier Deschamps after scoring the opening goal in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his second goal, the team's third, in the second half of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France supporters cheer ahead of a World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group I football match against Senegal at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Senegal's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group I football match against France at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 16, 2026.

World Cup 2026 – US: France Fans Take Over Times Square Ahead of Opening Match Against Senegal

France fans descended on New York City's Times Square on Monday evening, June 15, ahead of their opening World Cup match against Senegal on Tuesday.

US: Large Crowds Block Roads in New York City to Celebrate Senegal AFCON Win

Senegal fans blocked roads in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood to celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, January 18.

US: Large Crowds Block Roads in New York City to Celebrate Senegal AFCON Win 2

Senegal fans blocked roads in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood to celebrate their team's 1-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, January 18.

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Celebration After Senegal's Victory at The African Cup of Nations - Paris

Senegal football fans celebrate in Paris, France, on January 18, 2026, after Senegal won the second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in their history after beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final. Photo by Nael Chahine/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Moroccan supporters show disappointment and sadness in the stands after the final whistle of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match against Senegal, reflecting the strong emotions experienced throughout the game. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegalese supporters attempt to invade the field of play after a penalty is awarded by the referee during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. The scene highlights the intense tension and emotions surrounding the controversial decision in this decisive match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

The Moroccan player described as Brahim Diaz reacts with visible sadness after missing a penalty in the final minutes of regular time during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Senegal. Comforted by members of the coaching staff and teammates, the scene reflects the emotional intensity and disappointment following the decisive moment of the match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegal Wins Africa Cup Of Nations - Rabat

Senegalese supporters attempt to invade the field of play after a penalty is awarded by the referee during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. The scene highlights the intense tension and emotions surrounding the controversial decision in this decisive match. January 18, 2026. Photo by Kevin Ngandu Katayi/ABACAPRESS.COM