World Cup Day 6 opens with France taking on Senegal in a Group I matchup, with both teams beginning their tournament campaigns at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, currently known as New York New Jersey Stadium for the duration of the World Cup.
France enters the 2026 World Cup with sky-high expectations as the current betting favorite (+450) to lift the trophy. Les Bleus remain one of international soccer’s premier powers and will look to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. That match ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time before Argentina prevailed 4-2 in a penalty shootout, denying France a chance to repeat as champions after winning the tournament in 2018.
France has also advanced to at least the quarterfinals in each of the last three World Cups, highlighting the consistency that has made it the tournament favorite entering 2026.
Senegal, meanwhile, will look to build on its 2022 World Cup performance when it advanced out of the group stage and into the Round of 16. However, England and Harry Kane proved too much to overcome, eliminating Senegal with a 3-0 victory.
France vs. Senegal Current Odds
France is listed as a significant favorite for Tuesday’s Group I match at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
- France: -220
- Senegal: +600
- Draw/Tie: +350
France vs. Senegal Picks & Predictions for June 16
There’s more to betting on the World Cup than simply wagering on the three-way moneyline. Check out the Stats Hub at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for soccer betting insights, trends, trackers, and standings throughout the 2026 World Cup.
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France vs. Senegal Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – Yes
Don’t read too much into the image below showing the “Both Teams to Score” market cashing in four consecutive Senegal World Cup daytime matches, as the most recent instance came during the 2022 group stage and the other three occurred during the 2002 World Cup. However, excluding the daytime-match requirement, the “Both Teams to Score” market cashed in two of Senegal’s four World Cup matches in 2022.
More recently, Senegal played Saudi Arabia to a scoreless draw in an international friendly on June 9 while preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Prior to that match, Senegal scored seven goals across its previous three matches dating back to March 28.
France, on the other hand, should have no shortage of goalscoring opportunities. The France men’s national team has not been shut out since a 2-0 loss to Croatia in the first leg of a UEFA Nations League matchup on March 20, 2025. However, it is worth noting that France has allowed at least one goal in each of its last five matches, including a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast in a World Cup tune-up on June 4.
It certainly helps having elite scoring threats such as Kylian Mbappé, who won the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot with eight goals and enters this tournament as the +575 favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook to claim the award once again.
- France vs. Senegal Game Prop Pick for June 16: Both Teams to Score – Yes (-115)
Popular Props for France vs. Senegal
Mbappé’s anytime goalscorer prop is by far the most-bet player prop heading into kick-off, and he is featured prominently across several other betting options:
- Kylian Mbappé – Anytime Goalscorer
- Ousmane Dembélé – Anytime Goalscorer
- Michael Olise – To Score or Assist
France & Senegal Group I Winner Odds
France is the favorite to win Group I, but Senegal at +600 remains an intriguing price. Norway currently sits just ahead of Senegal in the Group I market at +325. However, with the top two teams from each group automatically advancing to the knockout stage, Senegal remains firmly in contention:
- France to win Group I: -240
- Senegal to win Group I: +600
France & Senegal World Cup Winner Odds
As mentioned above, France is the current betting favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, while Senegal is tied for the 13th-best odds to lift the trophy:
- France to win the World Cup: +450
- Senegal to win the World Cup: +10000
France vs. Senegal Match Info
- 📍 Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 16
- ⏰ Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
- 🏆 Stage: World Cup Group Stage
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