France name XI for Senegal World Cup opener

France face Senegal in a Group I opener on June 16 at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, USA). The match kicks off at 22:00 Moscow time, with referee Alireza Faghani presiding.

France's starting XI: Maignan; Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Théo Hernández; Tchouaméni, Rabiot; Olise, Dembélé, Mbappé; Dueé. Senegal start with: Mendy; Diatta, Nyakate, Kouyate, Diuf; Kamara, Idrissa Gueye, Pap Gueye; Sarr, Mané, Jackson.

The attacking threats centre on Mbappé, Dembélé, and Olise for France, opposed by Mané for Senegal. Mendy will defend against France's firepower, while Maignan faces Mané's movement and pressing intensity.

Mbappé's individual performance and shooting efficiency may shift goal-scorer and shots-on-target markets, given his elite status and centrality to France's attacking play.

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