France 0-0 Senegal
53’ – Olise goes close! The Bayern winger runs at an angle from a central position after receiving a pass from Kounde. But Mendy comes off his line quickly, makes himself big and makes a good stop. From the corner Mendy catches a sub-standard delivery. France, however, are definitely threatening to purr.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 21:18
France 0-0 Senegal
50’ – France are playing with a lot more intent and Senegal are yet to really get on the ball since the restart.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 21:14
France 0-0 Senegal
47’ – Doue, who was anonymous in the opening period, shuffles forward from the No.10 position and takes a pop. The shot is wide but that is, in the immortal words of Andy Townsend from his tactics truck, better from France.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 21:12
Restarted! France 0-0 Senegal
We are back underway. All the posh seats remain vacant. Concourses must be busy. Neither side has made a change.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 21:10
Alan Smith16 June 2026 21:03
Warnings for France
A rather underwhelming first half but Senegal had the two best chances, through Jackson and Sarr. Some warnings for France there. Their own superstar-studded attack has failed to gel.
Richard Jolly in New Jersey16 June 2026 21:01
Half-time! France 0-0 Senegal
And that is the last act of a compelling first half. Senegal have been edging it, France have been disappointing.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:55
France 0-0 Senegal
51’ – There’s still one more chance for Senegal. But Sarr has wasted it! Diouf plays in Mane down the left and the former Liverpool man sends in a low cross. Sarr meets it at the back post but messes up his approach and instead blasts over.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:54
France 0-0 Senegal
50’ – Ticking into the last minute. France passing it around with no sense of urgency. Senegal, again, drop off for a moment. No one is in a hurry approaching the break but no doubting who the happier coach will be.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:53
France 0-0 Senegal
48’ – Sarr nutmegs Hernandez but then falls over in a promising position.
Alan Smith16 June 2026 20:51
