Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterFrance vs Senegal could just be a bit of a corker.After all, we've got two genuinely star-studded attacks going at it, history between the two sides, and both nations have a point to prove after high-profile tournament experiences.The game is set to kick off at 3pm local time (8pm UK time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the BBC picking up the broadcast rights for this one.BBC pundits and commentator lineup confirmed for France vs SenegalCoverage is set to start on BBC One and iPlayer at 7:30pm.Gabby Logan will be in front of the BBC's giant new LED screen in Salford to act as the anchor for the game. You may like Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina? Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for USA vs Paraguay? World Cup 2026: The BBC's presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters in full The experienced presenter will be joined by three former Premier League stars.Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has been a regular throughout the tournament, and he will offer his insights once again.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Rooney played in three World Cups for the Three Lions, and was the nation's all-time scorer before Harry Kane broke his record.France's all-time leading goalscorer, meanwhile, Olivier Giroud will be alongside him in one of the great strike partnerships that never was (they could have called it Girooney shame).The former Arsenal and Chelsea man was among the 25-man squad who finished second in Qatar four years ago and one of his colleagues from that tournament, Kylian Mbappe, has the opportunity to draw level with him on all-time goals for France if he nets tonight.Giroud will have a former team-mate alongside him tonight, too. He didn't quite cross paths with Gael Clichy at Arsenal, with the left-back having already moved to Manchester City by the time Giroud arrived at the Emirates Stadium.But the left-back did earn 8 of his 20 caps for France alongside Giroud, most notably at Euro 2012.TOPICSWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
