French fans flood New York ahead of world Cup opener

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French fans are descending on New York as Les Bleus prepare for their World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday. The city is already buzzing, the NBA championship parade celebrating a victory over San Antonio has created a festive backdrop for the influx of supporters. The French contingent is soaking up the celebratory atmosphere, with the team itself arriving ahead of the match. New York's streets are mixing two sporting celebrations as fans from across the Atlantic converge for one of soccer's biggest tournaments.