Two-time world champions and 2022 runners-up France face off against an ambitious Senegal side in their opening match. Senegal will look to overcome the disappointment of having the Africa Cup of Nations title snatched from them with a strong showing at the World Cup.
One final adventure for Didier Deschamps at the helm of France, who will lead the team in his fourth World Cup since taking over in 2012.
If France succeed and reach the later stages, Deschamps could break several records. First, the French manager has 14 wins in 19 matches, while the current record stands at 16 and is held by Helmut Schon. The German legend also holds the record for most matches coached at World Cup finals with 25, which could also be broken.
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