Senegal
Senegal (SEN) have been drawn in Group I for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside France, Norway, Iraq. Head coach Pape Thiaw leads the squad. Ranked #20 by FIFA, the team have made 3 World Cup appearance(s). Their opening match is on July 1 against Belgium at Lumen Field, Seattle, WA.
Pape Thiaw
SNSenegalese coach emphasizing rapid transitions and team discipline. Continues the team spirit established during their AFCON triumph.
- Led Senegal to 2026 World Cup qualification
- 2024 AFCON participation
- Senegalese league experience
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GK 2021 Champions League winner and Senegal's number one. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahli, a commanding presence between the posts, Édouard Mendy is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Senegal. Has earned 45 international caps, building significant international experience. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
GK Currently plying his trade at Le Havre, a dependable goalkeeper, Mory Diaw is known for his commanding presence and shot-stopping ability, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
GK Currently plying his trade at OGC Nice, a dependable goalkeeper, Yehvann Diouf is known for his commanding presence and shot-stopping ability, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Senegal's captain and a key figure in their 2022 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Al-Hilal, a dependable defender, Kalidou Koulibaly combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 75 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1991, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Nottingham Forest centre-back and a rising force in Senegal's defence. Currently plying his trade at Lyon, a dependable defender, Moussa Niakhaté combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Monaco left-back who chose to represent Senegal internationally. Currently plying his trade at Galatasaray, a dependable defender, Ismail Jakobs combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's backline. Has earned 15 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
DF Currently plying his trade at Maccabi Haifa, a dependable defender, Abdoulaye Seck combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at OGC Nice, a dependable defender, Antoine Mendy combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at West Ham United, a dependable defender, El Hadji Malick Diouf combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Anderlecht, a dependable defender, Ilay Camara combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Chelsea, a dependable defender, Mamadou Sarr combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
DF Currently plying his trade at Paris FC, a dependable defender, Moustapha Mbow combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MF Everton veteran midfielder and a key player in Senegal's 2022 AFCON triumph. Currently plying his trade at Everton, an industrious midfielder, Idrissa Gueye excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 100 international caps, scoring 5 goals, making him one of the most senior figures in the squad. Born in 1989, the 36-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Sevilla midfielder and a defensive anchor in Senegal's midfield. Currently plying his trade at Villarreal, an industrious midfielder, Pape Gueye excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 12 international caps. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Strasbourg midfielder and an exciting young talent for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Strasbourg, an industrious midfielder, Habib Diarra excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 8 international caps, scoring 1 goal, an emerging talent on the international stage. Born in 2004, the 21-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Tottenham midfielder and Senegal's most promising young talent. Currently plying his trade at Tottenham Hotspur, an industrious midfielder, Pape Matar Sarr excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 2 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Monaco midfielder and one of Senegal's brightest emerging midfielders. Currently plying his trade at Monaco, an industrious midfielder, Lamine Camara excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Senegal. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 1 goal. Born in 2004, the 22-year-old is already making waves at the international level, with an exciting career ahead. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
MF Currently plying his trade at Bayern Munich, a dependable midfielder, Bara Sapoko Ndiaye brings vision, composure and creativity to the midfield, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MF Currently plying his trade at Rayo Vallecano, a dependable midfielder, Pathé Ciss brings vision, composure and creativity to the midfield, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW The icon of Senegalese football and hero of their 2022 AFCON victory. Currently plying his trade at Al-Nassr, a clinical forward, Sadio Mané possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 105 international caps, scoring 40 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Born in 1992, the 34-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Everton forward with silky skills representing Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Everton, a clinical forward, Iliman Ndiaye possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 5 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Monaco winger with searing pace on the flanks for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Monaco, a clinical forward, Krépin Diatta possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 30 international caps, scoring 4 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Chelsea striker and Senegal's new-generation forward. Currently plying his trade at Chelsea, a clinical forward, Nicolas Jackson possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 20 international caps, scoring 6 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Lazio striker and an important source of goals for Senegal. Currently plying his trade at Lazio, a clinical forward, Boulaye Dia possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 25 international caps, scoring 6 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Crystal Palace winger and one of Senegal's quickest attackers. Currently plying his trade at Crystal Palace, a clinical forward, Ismaïla Sarr possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as Senegal's primary attacking threat. Has earned 60 international caps, scoring 11 goals. Set to compete with Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
FW Currently plying his trade at Como 1907, a dependable forward, Assane Diao possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at FC Lorient, a dependable forward, Bamba Dieng possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at Samsunspor, a dependable forward, Cherif Ndiaye possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at FC Metz, a dependable forward, Habib Diallo possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FW Currently plying his trade at PSG, a dependable forward, Ibrahim Mbaye possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, forming a key part of Senegal's squad. Set to represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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FAQ
- What group is Senegal in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Senegal are in Group I alongside France, Norway, Iraq.
- Who is the head coach of Senegal?
- The head coach of Senegal is Pape Thiaw.
- When is Senegal's first World Cup match?
- July 1, 2026 against Belgium at Lumen Field.
- What is Senegal's best World Cup finish?
- Senegal's best result is Quarter-finals, with 3 total appearances.