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Senegal at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide

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| BY Ben Chopping

Everything you need to know about Senegal ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.

Under Pape Thiaw – aside from that costly walk off in the AFCON Final – Senegal have been excellent. They have a grand mix of pace up top, a busy midfield, and an imposing defence. Senegal are expected to escape this clustered Group I and make it to the Last 16.

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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

Schedule	Teams and Fixtures
Opponents	France, Norway and Iraq
Match 1	Senegal vs France — 16/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Match 2	Senegal vs Norway — 23/06/2026 / venue: MetLife Stadium (New York New Jersey Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Match 3	Senegal vs Iraq — 26/06/2026 / venue: BMO Field (Toronto Stadium), Toronto, Canada

Senegal 2026 World Cup FAQs:

Who is Senegal’s manager at the World Cup 2026?

Pape Thiaw is the manager for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup, having been in charge since December 2024.

How did Senegal qualify for the World Cup 2026?

Senegal won Group B of CAF Qualification to get straight into the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

Who are Senegal’s key players?

Senegal’s midfield will play a centrepiece role at the 2026 World Cup, with Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Pape Matar Sarr, and Habib Diarra all work horses who’ll take control of a game.

What is Senegal’s World Cup history?

Senegal have gone to the World Cup three times, with their first, in 2002, setting the benchmark for African teams by flying to the Quarter-Finals. Their recent outings (2018, 2022) have ended in the groups and Last 16.