France vs. Senegal odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

One of the favored squads to win the 2026 World Cup in France will kick off their tournament on Tuesday with a Group I match versus Senegal. The French are third in FIFA rankings after finishing as runner-up at the last FIFA World Cup, which came after winning the tournament in 2018. Senegal are No. 16 in the rankings and were knocked out in the Round of 16 four years ago. France are the -220 favorites to win the group, with Senegal at +750.

Kickoff is 3 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium. The latest France vs. Senegal odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Frenchmen as -220 favorites (risk $220 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Senegal at +600 and a draw at +340. The over/under for total goals is 2.5.

Before locking in any Senegal vs. France picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He’s also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to France vs. Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green’s Senegal vs. France predictions: He is leaning Over on total goals (2.5).

“This should be an entertaining game,” Green said while noting both teams have a number of options to find the back of the net.

Green has locked in another three best bets, including one soccer pick that returns plus-money!