Senegal's national football team coach Pape Thiaw announced a 28-player squad on Thursday, May 21, 2026, for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. The list includes key veterans such as Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly, alongside several younger players.
The squad features a mix of experience and youth, with notable inclusions from European leagues. Goalkeepers include Édouard Mendy and Seny Dieng. Defenders feature Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, and Ismail Jakobs. Midfielders include Idrissa Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, and Nampalys Mendy. Forwards are led by Mané, with Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, and Habib Diallo.
Notable absences include injured players or those not selected due to form. The team will aim to build on their 2022 World Cup performance, where they reached the round of 16. Senegal qualified for the 2026 tournament by topping their African qualifying group.
The World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first with 48 teams. Senegal's group stage opponents will be determined in the draw scheduled for later this year.
