About this match

France and Senegal carry one of the most meaningful clashes of this World Cup. In 2002, Senegal produced one of the greatest upsets in history by beating France 1-0 in the opening match, eliminating the reigning world champions in the group stage. The colonial relationship between the two countries, the large Senegalese diaspora in France, and the many French players with Senegalese roots make every encounter between them far more than just football.

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