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Senegal
Republic of Senegal
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Title probability
0.1%
as of 2026-06-25
Overview
Senegal arrive at the 2026 World Cup determined to right the wrongs of a disappointing 2022 campaign, where injuries to key men blunted their challenge. Crowned African champions in 2021, the Lions of Teranga remain CAF's benchmark for talent and physicality.
With a golden generation now nearing its peak — and a deep, athletic squad blending Premier League power and European polish — Senegal carry genuine ambition to reach the latter stages. Consistency in qualifying and a settled spine give coach and country reason for optimism.
Capital
Dakar
Population
17,300,000
Confederation
CAF
FIFA code
SEN
From Wikipedia
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is the westernmost country in West Africa, situated along the Atlantic Ocean coast. It borders Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal nearly surrounds the Gambia, a country occupying a narrow strip of land along the banks of…
Source: Wikipedia →Squad
- 14caps
Mory Diaw
Clermont · Reliable backup keeper
- 1642caps
Édouard Mendy
Al-Ahli · Commanding shot-stopper and leader
- 2312caps
Seny Dieng
Middlesbrough · Experienced third choice
- 21caps
Kalidou Koulibaly
unattached · Squad depth option
- 380caps
Kalidou Koulibaly
Al-Hilal · Captain and defensive rock
- 48caps
El Hadji Malick Diouf
West Ham · Energetic full-back
- 512caps
Moussa Niakhaté
Lyon · Powerful aerial presence
- 1218caps
Ismail Jakobs
Galatasaray · Attacking left-back
- 136caps
Formose Mendy
Amiens · Young defensive prospect
- 1540caps
Krépin Diatta
Monaco · Hard-running right-back
- 2235caps
Abdou Diallo
Al-Arabi · Versatile left-sided defender
- 5110caps
Idrissa Gana Gueye
Everton · Tireless midfield engine
- 624caps
Pape Gueye
Villarreal · Combative midfield destroyer
- 815caps
Lamine Camara
Monaco · Rising creative midfielder
- 1030caps
Iliman Ndiaye
Everton · Skilful playmaking forward
- 1412caps
Pathé Ciss
Rayo Vallecano · Disciplined midfield workhorse
- 1728caps
Pape Matar Sarr
Tottenham · Dynamic box-to-box talent
- 1830caps
Nampalys Mendy
Lens · Calm deep-lying anchor
- 918caps
Nicolas Jackson
Chelsea · Pacey clinical centre-forward
- 10105caps
Sadio Mané
Al-Nassr · Talisman and main goal threat
- 1160caps
Ismaïla Sarr
Crystal Palace · Explosive wide attacker
- 1935caps
Boulaye Dia
Lazio · Sharp poaching striker
- 2030caps
Habib Diallo
Al-Shabab · Powerful target forward
Model
as of 2026-06-25Exp. points
2.08
Proj. finish
28.9
Seed Elo
1800
Title-probability trajectory
Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots
Matches
Upcoming
History
2022
Did not qualify / Group stage
Culture
Football culture
Football is a national obsession, second only to traditional Senegalese wrestling (laamb) in passion. Match days unite generations, and the success of the national team is woven into the country's modern identity. Stars like Sadio Mané are revered as national heroes who fund schools and hospitals back home.
Did you know
- Dakar hosts the legendary finish of the original Paris-Dakar Rally.
- Senegal's 2002 win over France remains one of football's greatest upsets.
- Traditional wrestling (laamb) draws bigger crowds than football matches.
- The pink waters of Lake Retba are a natural wonder.
- Sadio Mané famously donated millions to build facilities in his home village of Bambali.