France national team prepares for World Cup match against Senegal in heat
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Five days before their opening match against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup, the French national team held their first training session on Thursday at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. Arriving the day before in the United States, Didier Deschamps' players encountered demanding climatic conditions, with temperatures around 31°C. The 26 players selected for the World Cup participated in this initial session, which was open to the media for the first fifteen minutes. Senegal, who will face France next Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, observed an opponent already confronting a major challenge of this North American World Cup: managing the heat. Goalkeeper Brice Samba praised the quality of the facilities provided to the French team, describing them as "vast, large, beautiful facilities. We are really very comfortable." Defender Maxence Lacroix echoed this satisfaction, stating that the team has now fully entered the competition. Aware of the weather conditions awaiting them during the tournament, the French have begun adapting their preparation. Maxence Lacroix revealed that several meetings were held to anticipate the effects of the heat, while Brice Samba emphasized the importance of hydration. The French goalkeeper stated, "We must hydrate well. It's not the first time we'll play in the heat. We will adapt like all teams." Days before their match against Pape Thiaw's Lions, the French team appears focused on physical preparation and acclimatization, sending
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