WC26
⚽ MATCH 17 • GROUP STAGE
🇫🇷
France
VS
🇸🇳
Senegal
📅 June 16, 20263:00 PM ET🏟️ MetLife Stadium

📍 New York/New Jersey - Key Locations

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82,500
Capacity
GOOD
Transit Rating
EWR
Airport
USA
Country

🇫🇷 France

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #2
  • WC Appearances: 16
  • Best Finish: Champions (2x)
  • Coach: Didier Deschamps
  • Confederation: UEFA

⭐ Key Players

Kylian Mbappé
Forward
Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Midfielder
Real Madrid
William Saliba
Defender
Arsenal
Ousmane Dembélé
Winger
Paris Saint-Germain

🎉 Fan Culture

French fan culture is highly patriotic, with supporters often singing the national anthem (La Marseillaise) with fervor. The culture is very diverse, reflecting the team's multi-ethnic composition. The tricolor flag is a constant fixture.

🎵 "La Marseillaise (National Anthem)"

🇸🇳 Senegal

📊 Quick Stats

  • FIFA Ranking: #19
  • WC Appearances: 3
  • Best Finish: Quarter-finals (2002)
  • Coach: Pape Thiaw
  • Confederation: CAF

⭐ Key Players

Sadio Mané
Winger
Al-Nassr FC
Kalidou Koulibaly
Defender/Captain
Al-Hilal SFC
Nicolas Jackson
Forward
Chelsea
Pape Matar Sarr
Midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur

🎉 Fan Culture

Senegalese fans ('Lions of Teranga') are famous for their vibrant color, relentless drumming, and positive, fair-play spirit, earning the nickname 'Teranga', meaning hospitality.

🎵 "Allez les Lions!"

🎟️ Going to this match?

Get everything you need in one place - complete travel guide, transit tips, lodging recommendations, and more.

🚇 Getting to MetLife Stadium

GOOD TRANSIT

NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus, then event shuttle to Meadowlands.

✅ RECOMMENDED

Public Transit

NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus, then event shuttle to Meadowlands.

⚠️ USE CAUTION

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

  • • Surge pricing on match days
  • • Long waits post-match
❌ NOT RECOMMENDED

Driving

  • • Heavy traffic
  • • Limited parking

💡 Pro Tips

• Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff
• Check weather - Warm & humid June
• Have backup transportation plan
• Download transit apps in advance

🏨 Where to Stay in New York/New Jersey

💎 LUXURY

Manhattan Midtown

$350-700

Times Square & Broadway

⭐ MID-RANGE

Jersey City

$150-300

PATH to NYC

💰 BUDGET

Newark/Secaucus

$120-250

Near stadium

📍 All Lodging Areas

Manhattan Midtown
$350-700
Jersey City
$150-300
Newark/Secaucus
$120-250

🌤️ Weather & Safety

☀️ Weather

Warm & humid June. Highs 27-30°C (80-86°F). Thunderstorms possible.

🛡️ Safety Tips

  • Stadium is in NJ, not NYC
  • NJ Transit gets crowded
  • Stay alert in Penn Station

🎉 Fan Festival

Liberty State Park

Official FIFA Fan Festival location in New York/New Jersey. Watch matches on big screens, enjoy live entertainment, food, and connect with fans from around the world.

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📅 PHASE 2 / UPDATES

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France vs Senegal | Match 17 | New York/New Jersey - World Cup 2026