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Senegal · FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group I
Founded1960
World Cup GroupFrance, Iraq, Norway
NicknameLions of Teranga
Honours1× Africa Cup of Nations, World Cup quarter-finalists 2002
2026 FinishRound of 32

The Lions of Teranga are one of Africa's strongest football nations. Senegal arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with power, experience and serious tournament pedigree — a team built on defensive strength, explosive attacking talent and one of the most passionate football cultures on the continent. Drawn in Group I alongside France, Iraq and Norway, Senegal came through as one of the best third-placed teams before an extra-time exit to Belgium in the Round of 32.

History

Senegal's World Cup story began with one of the great tournament shocks. In 2002, on their World Cup debut, the Lions of Teranga stunned holders France in the opening match and went on to reach the quarter-finals. That run made Senegal one of the stories of the tournament and gave the country a permanent place in World Cup history.

Since then, Senegal have grown into one of African football's most respected teams. With elite players across Europe, a strong national identity and a squad that blends experience with athleticism, they are no longer just a romantic outsider. Senegal arrive at major tournaments expecting to compete.

The 2026 World Cup gave Senegal another huge challenge. Group I opened with a 3-1 defeat to France, followed by a 3-2 loss to Erling Haaland's Norway, before a 5-0 win over Iraq secured third place and a spot in the Round of 32. There they met Belgium in a thriller, losing 3-2 after extra time.

World Cup Group Opponents

France were Senegal's opening opponents and one of the strongest teams in world football. The history between these nations added extra weight, with Senegal famously beating France at the 2002 World Cup. There was no repeat this time, with Les Bleus winning 3-1.

Norway brought one of the most dangerous attacking threats in the tournament. With Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Norway had the kind of star power that punishes any mistake, and they edged a five-goal match 3-2.

Iraq completed Group I and brought one of the tournament's strongest comeback stories, returning to the World Cup stage with pride, emotion and nothing to lose. Senegal needed a result and delivered emphatically, winning 5-0 to reach the knockout rounds.

Kit History & Colours

Green, yellow, red and white — Senegal's national colours carry huge energy. The home shirt is often built around clean white or green foundations, with strong flag-inspired detailing. It is a look that feels sharp, proud and unmistakably connected to the Lions of Teranga identity.

Senegal shirts are popular with collectors because they feel different from the usual European giants. They carry African football pride, World Cup history and a proper sense of movement and personality. For a mystery shirt pull, Senegal is a brilliant one: recognisable, stylish, meaningful and backed by a team that can genuinely hurt the favourites.

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Notable Player

Featured Player
Sadio Mané
Senegal's all-time icon and one of the greatest African footballers of his generation. Sadio Mané brings pace, intelligence, leadership and big-match experience, with the ability to change a game through one explosive run or clinical finish. After missing the 2022 World Cup through injury, his return to the global stage gave Senegal a major emotional storyline. Alongside leaders such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Édouard Mendy and Idrissa Gueye, plus exciting names like Pape Matar Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaïla Sarr and Nicolas Jackson, Senegal had a squad with experience, power and attacking threat.

National Team Links

Facts checked: 22 October 2026.


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