That’s a hilarious viral clip! The guy in the France jersey is geeking out hard in the video—wide eyes, big smile, filming himself in the crowd outside the stadium like he just saw a ghost (or a legend).
@Cleverlydey4uIt’s from today (June 16, 2026) ahead of the France vs Senegal World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Pogba (a 2018 World Cup winner with France) has been showing love for the squad—he visited the team hotel to hype up the players (big reunion with Kanté) and is clearly around supporting. Fans are loving the energy.
instagram.comThe match is underway right now (0-0 at halftime last I checked), with Senegal defending deep and France pushing—classic group stage vibes, especially with that 2002 history. Pogba in the stands (or nearby) just adds to the nostalgia. Classic football fan chaos. Did you catch the full video or the game?
2018 Champion Watches From the Stands
French fans outside the stadium had to double-take ahead of the Group I opener at MetLife Stadium. 2018 World Cup winner Paul Pogba was spotted heading to the arena, attending the blockbuster match as a supporter rather than a player.
While the legendary midfielder is in the United States serving as an Adidas ambassador rather than a member of Didier Deschamps’ active squad, he made it a priority to travel to New Jersey to back Les Bleus for their highly anticipated opening tournament fixture.
Match Status: Live From East Rutherford
The match between France and Senegal is currently underway, heading into the second half with the score deadlocked at 0–0.
Both tactical setups have proven rigid, with Didier Deschamps starting a heavy attacking front-line featuring Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, while the Lions of Teranga rely on the veteran leadership of Sadio Mané to anchor their shape.
Pogba Backs the Squad
Speaking at fan experiences in New York ahead of kickoff, Pogba opened up about missing out on the active roster and detailed what it takes to recreate the magic of his 2018 championship run.
“First of all, you need a good group stage. You can be lucky when you pick teams, but I would say team spirit matters the most,” Pogba told Arab News. “Always stay focused and any player can make the difference.”
The star midfielder also mentioned his intention to visit the locker room to support Deschamps, who has confirmed this 2026 campaign will be his final tournament leading the French national side.
