World Cup 2026 · West Africa
Senegal
The Lions of Teranga
Group I · AFCON champions 2022 - 2002 World Cup quarter-finalists
Tournament Stats
3
World Cup Appearances
-
Finals Reached
#17
Ranking
3
Participations
Team Overview
Senegal are one of Africa's most dangerous sides, boasting a golden generation of European-based stars. Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Pape Matar Sarr and Idrissa Gana Gueye form the core of a squad that combines physicality, technique and tactical intelligence. Their Group I opener against France on June 16 is one of the most anticipated fixtures in the tournament. The Lions of Teranga have the squad to qualify and potentially pull off a major upset.
Tournament Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (UK) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 Jun | NigeriavsSenegal | MetLife Stadium, New York | 21:00 | Find Screenings |
| Tue 16 Jun | FrancevsSenegal | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA | 20:00 | Find Screenings |
| Sat 20 Jun | SenegalIraq |
Players to Watch
One to Watch
Idrissa Gana Gueye
Midfielder
Everton
Senegal's most-capped player with 131 appearances. Gueye's pressing and intelligence anchor the midfield.
One to Watch
Pape Matar Sarr
Midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham's box-to-box midfielder - energetic, technically gifted and one of Senegal's rising stars.
One to Watch
Nicolas Jackson
Forward
Chelsea
Chelsea's dynamic striker who has rapidly become one of the Premier League's most dangerous forwards.
One to Watch
Sadio Mané
Forward
Al Nassr
One of Africa's greatest players. Former Liverpool and Bayern star and Senegal's all-time leading scorer.
Senegal Football Culture
Senegalese Cuisine
Thiéboudienne, yassa poulet, mafé, and attaya tea. The flavours of the Lions of Teranga.
Mbalax & Afrobeats
Youssou N'Dour's mbalax rhythms and modern Senegalese music. The soundtrack of the Lions.
Lions of Teranga Legacy
2002 quarter-finalists, 2022 AFCON champions. Senegal's golden generation has arrived.
Senegalese Communities
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