Senegal
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Senegal at World Cup 2026
Senegal enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group F alongside South Korea, Canada, Costa Rica. Managed by Aliou Cissé, Senegal is currently ranked #19 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 3 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full Senegal squad managed by Aliou Cissé.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Senegal Fixtures — Group F
All Senegal group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group F Standings
See full Group F standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Senegal World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 3
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Quarter-finals (2002)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 12
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 5 / 3 / 4
- Win rate: 41.7%
- Goals: 15 scored, 13 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (3)
Key Players to Watch
Senegal Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for Senegal with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
Senegal Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls Senegal's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
Senegal Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for Senegal's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 3-4-3
Organized defensive structure with pacey transitions
Strengths
- Organized defensive unit
- Emerging young talents combined with experience
- Strong team spirit and work ethic
- Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses
- Lack of depth in certain positions
- Limited experience at this level for some players
- Can struggle against top-tier opposition
2026 World Cup Chances
Senegal faces a challenging group but has the quality to compete. Ranked #19, they will need to be at their best to advance to the Round of 16. An organized defensive approach and taking chances on the counter-attack will be crucial. Anything beyond the group stage would be a success.