Wayne Rooney, 40, appears on BBC television as a World Cup pundit during the match between France and Senegal in New Jersey. Multiple outlets report that Rooney is part of the BBC’s coverage team alongside former players Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud. The articles also note viewer reactions to Rooney’s on-screen appearance, including comments that he has lost weight and has made a noticeable change by removing his beard. The reports place Rooney’s appearance in the context of France’s 3-1 victory over Senegal. The coverage focuses primarily on Rooney’s role in the studio broadcast and the audience response to his updated look rather than on any technical commentary about the game itself. Across the sources, the central shared elements are Rooney’s participation with the BBC pundit panel, the match details of France defeating Senegal 3-1, and the observation by viewers of Rooney’s altered appearance, including beard removal and weight-loss claims.