Senegal beat defending champions France 1-0. France eliminated without scoring a goal.
Reigning world and European champions France were beaten by Senegal in the opening match of 2002 — a team of largely French-based players defeating their colonial rulers in football's ultimate setting. France went on to be eliminated without scoring a single goal. Papa Bouba Diop's goal sparked wild celebrations across Africa.

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