Senegal

FIFA #20 Group I CAF SEN

Background

Senegal reached the quarter-finals of their World Cup debut at South Korea/Japan 2002, beating reigning champions France 1-0 in the opener. The Lions of Teranga won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and qualified for 2026 with one of the most balanced squads in CAF.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Quarter-finals (2002)

Head coach

Pape Thiaw

Path forward · Group I

Group opponents:

France (#4) Norway (#44) Iraq (#63)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Quarter-final ceiling

Based on FIFA ranking #20. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Senegal to New York / New Jersey

First fixture: France vs Senegal · 2026-06-16 · 19:00 UTC

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Senegal Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group I

France

Senegal

Jun 16 · 19:00 UTCMetLife StadiumNew York / New Jersey

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group I

Norway

Senegal

Jun 23 · 00:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group I

Senegal

Iraq

Jun 26 · 19:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto