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The Teranga Lions arrive at their fourth World Cup carrying the legacy of 2002, when they stunned reigning champions France on day one and reached the quarter-finals in one of the tournament's greatest-ever stories - drawn into Group I against France, Norway, and Iraq, opening against France on June 16 in New York/New Jersey.
Senegal arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with one of Africa’s strongest squads, combining experienced international stars with exciting young talent. Known for pace, physical strength, and disciplined defending, Senegal continues to grow as a major force in world football.
Senegal FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Senegal |
| Football Association | Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) |
| Confederation | CAF |
| Nickname | Lions of Teranga |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 20 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2002 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 3 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 3 (2018-2026) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Quarter-finals (2002) |
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Total Wins | 5 |
| Total Draws | 3 |
| Total Losses | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 15 |
| Goals Conceded | 10 |
| Win Percentage | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 4 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | No Shootout Wins |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Kalidou Koulibaly - 7 |
| Most Goals by Player | Papa Bouba Diop - 3 |
| Largest Victory | 3-1 vs Qatar (2022) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-2 vs Netherlands (2022) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Pape Thiaw
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Édouard Mendy | Al Ahli |
| 12 | Yehvann Diouf | Nice |
| 23 | Mory Diaw | Le Havre |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kalidou Koulibaly | Al Hilal |
| 3 | Moussa Niakhaté | Lyon |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Seck | Maccabi Haifa |
| 5 | El Hadji Malick Diouf | West Ham United |
| 13 | Ismail Jakobs | Galatasaray |
| 15 | Krépin Diatta | Monaco |
| 18 | Mamadou Sarr | Chelsea |
| 21 | Antoine Mendy | Nice |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Idrissa Gana Gueye | Everton |
| 7 | Pape Matar Sarr | Tottenham Hotspur |
| 8 | Pape Gueye | Villarreal |
| 10 | Iliman Ndiaye | Everton |
| 14 | Cheikh Niasse | Hellas Verona |
| 16 | Lamine Camara | Monaco |
| 20 | Habib Diarra | Strasbourg |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Sadio Mané | Al Nassr |
| 11 | Nicolas Jackson | Chelsea |
| 17 | Ismaïla Sarr | Crystal Palace |
| 19 | Boulaye Dia | Lazio |
| 22 | Assane Diao | Como |
| 24 | Richard Sagna | AS Douanes |
| 25 | Bamba Dieng | Lorient |
Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Time (Local) | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Tue, June 16 | 15:00 | France | Senegal | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) |
| 41 | Mon, June 22 | 20:00 | Norway | Senegal | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) |
| 65 | Fri, June 26 | 18:00 | Senegal | Iraq | Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) |
Senegal FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | France vs Senegal | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) | Group Stage |
Senegal All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals Scored | 15 |
| Goals Conceded | 10 |
| Clean Sheets | 4 |
| Best Finish | Quarter-finals (2002) |
Senegal Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalidou Koulibaly | 7 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 2 | Youssouf Sabaly | 7 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 3 | Ismaïla Sarr | 7 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 4 | Idrissa Gana Gueye | 7 | 2 | 2018-2022 |
| 5 | Sadio Mané | 5 | 1 | 2018 |
| 6 | Édouard Mendy | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 7 | Boulaye Dia | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 8 | Nampalys Mendy | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Nicolas Jackson | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
| 10 | Pape Matar Sarr | 0 | Yet to Play | 2026 |
Senegal Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papa Bouba Diop | 3 | 5 | 2002 |
| 2 | Boulaye Dia | 1 | 4 | 2022 |
| 3 | Sadio Mané | 1 | 5 | 2018 |
| 4 | Ismaïla Sarr | 1 | 7 | 2018-2022 |
| 5 | Moussa N'Diaye | 1 | 5 | 2002 |
| 6 | Henri Camara | 2 | 5 | 2002 |
| 7 | Khalilou Fadiga | 1 | 5 | 2002 |
| 8 | Nicolas Jackson | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
| 9 | Iliman Ndiaye | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
| 10 | Assane Diao | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
FAQs About Senegal FIFA World Cup Records
Senegal reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals in 2002 during their first appearance in the tournament.
Papa Bouba Diop is Senegal’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with three goals.
Senegal has appeared in three FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Kalidou Koulibaly, Youssouf Sabaly, and Ismaïla Sarr share the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Senegal.
Pape Thiaw is the head coach of Senegal for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
References
- FIFA Official Website
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Page
- FIFA Men’s World Ranking
- Senegalese Football Federation