France vs Senegal Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

The France vs Senegal head-to-head takes centre stage at the World Cup 2026 on 16 June 2026, with third-ranked France facing 15th-ranked Senegal in what promises to be one of the most intriguing group-stage fixtures of the tournament. Despite the gulf in world rankings, history offers a fascinating twist — and current form provides plenty of context for what lies ahead.

Head-to-Head Record

France and Senegal have met just once in recorded history, making this a genuinely limited sample. That sole encounter ended in a 1-0 victory for Senegal — a result that reverberated around the world. Across that single meeting, a combined total of just one goal was scored, giving an average of 1.0 goals per match. With only one data point to draw from, recent form and tournament context carry far greater weight in assessing this fixture.

Date	Match	Score	Season
31 May 2002	France vs Senegal	0-1	2002

France: Recent Form

France arrive at this fixture in commanding shape. Their recent run reads W L W W W W across six matches, producing five wins and just one defeat — a 2-1 home loss to Côte d’Ivoire on 4 June. That blip aside, Les Bleus have been prolific, scoring 16 goals and conceding six across those six outings for an average of 2.67 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per match. Their 2.5 points per game underlines a side that has been consistently clinical, even if their defensive record shows only one clean sheet in six.

• 8 Jun 2026 (H) vs Northern Ireland: Won 3-1
• 29 Mar 2026 (A) vs Colombia: Won 3-1
• 26 Mar 2026 (A) vs Brazil: Won 2-1
• 13 Nov 2025 (H) vs Ukraine: Won 4-0

Senegal: Recent Form

Senegal head into the World Cup 2026 with a more measured but defensively solid recent record: D L W W D W across their last six, returning three wins, two draws and one defeat. The Lions of Teranga have scored eight goals and conceded just four, averaging 1.33 goals scored and a notably tight 0.67 conceded per match. Their four clean sheets in six outings highlight a well-organised defensive unit, though they have also failed to score on two occasions. Their 1.83 points per game reflects a side capable of grinding results without always dazzling going forward.

• 9 Jun 2026 (A) vs Saudi Arabia: Drew 0-0
• 31 Mar 2026 (H) vs Gambia: Won 3-1
• 28 Mar 2026 (H) vs Peru: Won 2-0
• 14 Jan 2026 (H) vs Egypt: Won 1-0

Form and Record at a Glance

• All-time H2H: 1 meeting — France 0 wins, Senegal 1 win, 0 draws
• France last 6: W5 D0 L1 — 16 goals scored, 6 conceded
• Senegal last 6: W3 D2 L1 — 8 goals scored, 4 conceded
• France PPG: 2.50 | Senegal PPG: 1.83
• Clean sheets: France 1 in last 6; Senegal 4 in last 6
• Combined H2H goals: 1 goal across the only recorded meeting (avg. 1.0 per match)

How France and Senegal Compare

France’s recent form is defined by attacking output — 16 goals in six matches and victories over sides as strong as Brazil and Colombia underline their credentials as one of the tournament favourites. Senegal, by contrast, have built their recent run on defensive resilience, keeping four clean sheets in six and conceding fewer than one goal per match on average, though their attack has been considerably quieter at 1.33 goals per game. The contrast between France’s free-scoring approach and Senegal’s structured, low-conceding style sets up a compelling tactical encounter, with the sole previous meeting — a 1-0 Senegal win back in 2002 — a reminder that rankings and form do not always tell the full story on matchday.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between France and Senegal?

France and Senegal have met just once in recorded history, with Senegal winning that encounter 1-0 on 31 May 2002. France are yet to record a win in this matchup.

What is France’s recent form heading into the World Cup 2026?

France have won five of their last six matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding six, with a points-per-game average of 2.50 across that run.

What is Senegal’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026?

Senegal have taken three wins and two draws from their last six matches, keeping four clean sheets and conceding just four goals — an average of 0.67 per match.

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When do France and Senegal play at the World Cup 2026?

France face Senegal on 16 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage, with France ranked 3rd and Senegal ranked 15th in the world at the time of the fixture.