📖 About Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
Senegal competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group I, facing Norway, France and Iraq in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Senegal have played 3 matches, recording 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses for 3 points with a goal difference of +2 (8 scored, 6 conceded). That places them 3rd in their group.
Explore the full Senegal squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Senegal — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Senegal made their FIFA World Cup debut in 2002, famously reaching the quarter-finals in their first appearance by defeating defending champions France in the opening match. They qualified again in 2018, reaching the group stage, and have established themselves as a consistent African representative.
Honours & Achievements
Senegal's greatest achievement is winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, their first continental title. They have also been runners-up in 2002 and 2019, and have reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup in 2002.
Playing Style & Identity
Senegal is known for a physically robust and athletic playing style, often combining solid defensive organization with quick counter-attacks. Their football culture emphasizes pace, strength, and technical skill, particularly in wide areas.
Legends & Star Players
Notable Senegalese legends include El Hadji Diouf, the two-time African Footballer of the Year who led the 2002 World Cup run; Sadio Mané, a key figure in the 2022 AFCON triumph and one of Africa's greatest players; and goalkeeper Tony Sylva, a stalwart during the 2002 campaign.
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