Senegal

Senegal is one of Africa’s most consistent World Cup performers and 2026 Group I brings formidable competition in France and Norway. For fans in Dakar, the timezone situation is straightforward: Senegal uses Africa/Dakar (UTC+0 year-round), making Eastern US matches arrive at late evening and night.

The first Group I match is June 16 against France in New York, with a 15:00 Eastern kickoff. In Dakar that is 19:00. A perfect evening slot to watch Senegal take on its former colonial power.

The second match on June 22 against Norway in New York starts at 20:00 Eastern. That is midnight in Dakar. A late one for fans on the ground in Senegal.

The third group game on June 26 is in Toronto against the IC Path 2 winner, kicking off at 15:00 Eastern. In Dakar that is 19:00. Another civilized evening slot.

The France vs Senegal match carries enormous weight culturally, not just footballing significance. Many Senegalese players compete in Ligue 1, and the squad has deep connections to French football through its history. Viewing parties in Dakar for the France match will be packed regardless of kickoff time.

For Senegalese communities in France, the match against the French national team will be particularly intense. A 15:00 Eastern kickoff on June 16 translates to 21:00 in Paris, evening for everyone.

Use the converter on this page to get exact local times for every Senegal Group I match.