Lions of Teranga
Senegal
Group I · FIFA #17 · CAF
Team overview
Senegal are in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent CAF and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Quarter-finals (2002). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group I
- Confederation
- CAF
- FIFA ranking
- #17
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via CAF pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France vs SenegalMatchday 1 · Group I | Gillette Stadium, Boston | Scheduled |
| 4 | Senegal vs IraqMatchday 4 · Group I | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
| 6 | Senegal vs NorwayMatchday 6 · Group I | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Pape Thiaw
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group I rivals
FAQ
- What group is Senegal in at World Cup 2026?
- Group I, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Senegal head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Pape Thiaw is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Senegal's best World Cup finish?
- Quarter-finals (2002)
- How did Senegal qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via CAF pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.