4
WC Appearances
including 2026
Quarterfinal
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#15
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Senegal
Senegal, reigning African champions, arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the continent's most respected sides after their historic AFCON 2022 triumph. The Lions of Teranga, coached by Aliou Cissé - himself a player in the legendary 2002 squad that reached the quarter-finals as debutants - are led by the incomparable Sadio Mané and the commanding Kalidou Koulibaly. Group I against France, Norway, and Iraq is a tough group, but Senegal's experience and quality give them every chance of advancing. Mané's hunger for a World Cup deep run is well known, and this may be his final opportunity on the biggest stage.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Piscataway, New Jersey
Lions of Teranga base at Rutgers, with full Big Ten athletic infrastructure, dorms, and a short drive to MetLife Stadium where they play their Group I opener vs France.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Senegal stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Piscataway to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Yehvann Diouf
Moussa Niakhaté
Lamine Camara
Cherif Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye
Head Coach
Aliou Cissé
2026 Group
Group I
Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Round of 16 | |
| 2018 | Group Stage | |
| 2002 | Quarterfinal |
4 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Senegal
Senegal World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Senegal in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Senegal is in Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside France, Norway, Iraq.
Who is the manager of Senegal at the 2026 World Cup?+
Aliou Cissé manages Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Senegal's FIFA ranking?+
Senegal is ranked #15 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Senegal played in?+
Senegal has appeared in 4 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is Quarterfinal.
When does Senegal play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Senegal's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 16 vs France; June 22 vs Norway; June 26 vs Iraq. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Senegal's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Senegal include Yehvann Diouf, Moussa Niakhaté, Lamine Camara, Cherif Ndiaye, Iliman Ndiaye.
Where is Senegal's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Senegal will be based in Piscataway, New Jersey (USA), training at Rutgers University. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.
Senegal on the way to 2026
USA vs Senegal - ALL GOALS & Highlights | FIFA International Friendly 2026 (House of Highlights)