
23 Dec
Tue
•4:00pm
Ibn Batouta Stadium • Tangier
27 Dec
Sat
•4:00pm
Ibn Batouta Stadium • Tangier
Senegal enters the 2026 World Cup as one of Africa’s brightest hopes. Building on the 2002 breakthrough and the AFCON 2022 title, the Lions of Teranga look to cement their status among the elite. Their identity blends physical power, pace, and technical quality.
The World Cup legacy features the famous upset of France (2002) and that quarterfinal run. Stars like El Hadji Diouf, Kalidou Koulibaly, Édouard Mendy, and Sadio Mané have raised Senegal’s bar.
In 2026, Senegal is viewed as a serious contender across Africa and beyond. With Mané, Nicolas Jackson, and a reliable back line, they have the tools to go deep and shock anyone.