Senegal Football Team Preview

The men’s Senegal national football team has represented the country in international tournaments since its founding in 1960, shortly after Senegal gained independence from France.

In 2002, Senegal were the second African team in history to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, after Cameroon, and have since developed into one of the best sides in Africa and a threatening force on the world stage.

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What is Senegal’s world ranking?

A very impressive World Cup qualifying campaign and first AFCON title in 2021 sees Senegal into 18th in the FIFA world rankings, the highest-ranked African team and one the higher-ranked teams playing at the World Cup.

What Group is Senegal in?

Senegal are playing in the World Group A alongside Netherlands, Ecuador and Qatar. It is a group they will fancy their chances of finishing second in, as the second highest ranked team.

Combined with their momentum after winning the Africa Cup of Nations just last year, they may be one to look out for in the round of 16.

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What are Senegal’s previous World Cup results?

Senegal did not formally play at a World Cup finals until 2002, where they shocked the world with an incredible run that saw them progress to the quarter-finals.

Since, they have only appeared once more, qualifying for the second time in 2018, where they failed to reach the knockout stages. For the first time in their history, Senegal have qualified for and will play at two World Cups in a row.

What was Senegal’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?

Senegal World Cup Qualifying Record

Senegal won their group, which placed them in the third round of the CAF qualifiers, a two-legged play-off.

They were drawn against Egypt, losing the first game 1-0 before levelling the scores in the second match, forcing the tie to extra time and a penalty shootout in which Sadio Mane scored the winner.

Who is the head coach of the Senegal football team?

Aliou Cisse is Senegal’s head coach and has been charge since 2015. He won AFCON 2021 with Senegal and has perfected the 4-3-3 formation with his talented squad.

Who is the captain of Senegal football team?

Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly is the captain of the Senegal national team and has been commanding the defensive line in his 64 appearances for the team.

Who are Senegal’s star players?

Senegal have a number of world class players in their squad and can threaten any team that will be playing in Qatar.

Their strongest position is defence, although they do also have a number of very strong players in attack. Up front, they have Ismaila Sarr, who has played in the Premier League for Watford, Boulaye Dia and Sadio Mane, though the Bayern Munich man might be ruled out with a knee injury.

They are stacked in defence with a back line including Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly at centre-back, Pape Cisse, and Edouard Mendy in goal.

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What are Senegal’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?

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Senegal Football Squad 2022

The Men’s Senegal World Cup squad is made up of 26 players and consists of some of the best players in the country.

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