Senegal's national football team, known as the Lions of Teranga, has pledged to do everything possible to honor the country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team's captain, Kalidou Koulibaly, stated, 'We will give our all to make Senegal proud.'
The 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Senegal qualified for the tournament after finishing top of their African qualifying group.
Coach Aliou CissΓ© emphasized the team's commitment, saying, 'We have a responsibility to represent our nation with pride and determination.' The Lions are drawn in Group H alongside Portugal, Uruguay, and South Korea.
Senegal's best World Cup performance came in 2002 when they reached the quarter-finals. The team aims to surpass that achievement in 2026.
