The story
The Senegal national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the Lions of Teranga, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 15 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
African powerhouses with speed, steel, and the confidence of a team that fears no one.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Senegal will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group I and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group I. The connection between Nicolas Jackson and Pape Matar Sarr is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Nicolas Jackson - the clinical striker who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
Senegal are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
France 
Sénégal France 3-1 Sénégal
France 3-1 Sénégal. Groupe I. SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. mar. 16 juin.
Irak Sénégal Irak 0-5 Sénégal
Irak 0-5 Sénégal. Groupe I. BC Place, Vancouver. dim. 21 juin.
Norvège Sénégal Norvège 3-2 Sénégal
Norvège 3-2 Sénégal. Groupe I. BC Place, Vancouver. jeu. 25 juin.
Belgique Sénégal Belgique 3-2 a.p. Sénégal après prolongation
Belgique 3-2 a.p. Sénégal après prolongation. Huitièmes de poule (32). Lumen Field, Seattle. mer. 1 juil..