Senegal will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their fourth appearance in the tournament. The Lions of Teranga qualified after finishing top of their African qualifying group, securing their spot for the expanded 48-team event co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The squad, as of June 2026, includes key players such as Sadio Mané (Al Nassr), Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal), and goalkeeper Édouard Mendy (Al Ahli). Other notable call-ups include midfielders Idrissa Gueye (Everton) and Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham), as well as forwards Nicolas Jackson (Chelsea) and Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace). The team is coached by Aliou Cissé, who has led Senegal since 2015.
Senegal's group stage matches are scheduled as follows: June 15 vs. Ecuador at CenturyLink Field, Seattle; June 20 vs. Japan at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara; and June 25 vs. Poland at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. All times are local.
Analysts consider Senegal a strong contender to advance from Group H, given their experienced core and recent form, including winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, concerns remain about defensive depth and consistency in high-pressure matches.
