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Senegal

World Cup 2026 · Group I · CAF · FIFA Rank #19

Dark HorseCoach: Pape ThiawBest result: Quarter-finals (2002)Appearance #4

⚙️ Tactical Profile

The most complete squad in African history, many argue: a 4-3-3 with violent pace in transition, Koulibaly organizing, Premier League steel in midfield and runners everywhere up front. They scored more than anyone in African qualifying — the old caution is gone.

🔮 Expectations

Co-standard-bearers for the continent with Morocco, and a popular quarter-final pick. The group rematch with France — 24 years after Dakar's boys shocked the champions in the 2002 opener — is the fixture all of Africa has circled.

⭐ Key Players

Sadio ManeWinger · Al-Nassr — The icon, on one final mission for the Lions of Teranga.83Nicolas JacksonStriker · Bayern Munich — A channel-running nightmare hitting his prime at Bayern.81Kalidou KoulibalyCentre-Back · Al-Hilal — Captain, and the measuring stick for a decade of African centre-backs.80Pape Matar SarrMidfielder · Tottenham Hotspur — The engine room's future, from the same school as Mane.80Ismaila SarrWinger · Crystal Palace — Raw vertical speed — a one-man counter-attack.79Edouard MendyGoalkeeper · Al-Ahli Jeddah — From the dole queue to a Champions League title — the great keeper fairy tale.80

📋 Full 26-Man Squad

Yehvann DioufMamadou SarrKalidou KoulibalyAbdoulaye SeckIdrissa GueyePathe CissAssane DiaoLamine CamaraBamba DiengSadio ManeNicolas JacksonCherif NdiayeIliman NdiayeIsmail JakobsKrepin DiattaEdouard MendyPape Matar SarrIsmaila SarrMoussa NiakhateIbrahim MbayeHabib DiarraBara Sapoko NdiayeMory DiawAntoine MendyEl Hadji Malick DioufPape Gueye

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