Koulibaly also put the scale of the challenge in perspective, noting that France had reached the final of each of the two previous World Cup editions, making them one of the finest sides on the planet.

Norway test on the horizon

Senegal now turn their attention to a meeting with Norway on Tuesday, 23 June, knowing that a positive result is essential to keep their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign alive.

Koulibaly identified defensive lapses and costly turnovers as areas requiring immediate attention ahead of that fixture.