Desailly Confident France Will Overcome 2002 Senegal Loss

France faces Senegal in their opener on June 16, echoing the 2002 World Cup where the defending champions suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat. Desailly, who captained that team, noted that most current players were not born in 2002 and will not be burdened by the past.

The FIFA ambassador emphasized that the team is focused on managing the pressure and avoiding a repeat of that historic upset.