World Cupmedium
Senegal reached the World Cup quarter-finals in their tournament debut in 2002, memorably beating the reigning champions in the opening match. Which team did they beat?
CORRECT ANSWER
France
Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, one of the tournament's biggest shocks, before reaching the quarter-finals.
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BBrazil
CArgentina
DItaly
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