Senegal Men's National Team Profile

Asher Hyre Updated: Apr 28 2026 19:26

Senegal is one of the most iconic African soccer teams; it became the second team from Africa to reach the quarterfinals of a World Cup in 2002.

Senegal has qualified for the World Cup four times in its history, including making the last three competitions (2018, 2022, 2026).

Senegal Men's National Team Results

Last 10 games:

Date	Competition	Opponent	Result
March 31, 2026	Friendly	Gambia	3-1 W
March 28, 2026	Friendly	Peru	2-0 W
Jan. 18, 2026	AFCON	Morocco	0-3 L
Jan. 14, 2026	AFCON	Egypt	1-0 W
Jan. 9, 2026	AFCON	Mali	1-0 W
Jan. 3, 2026	AFCON	Sudan	3-1 W
Dec. 30, 2025	AFCON	Benin	3-0 W
Dec. 27, 2025	AFCON	Congo	1-1 D
Dec. 23, 2025	AFCON	Botswana	3-0 W
Nov. 18, 2025	Friendly	Kenya	8-0 W
Nov. 15, 2025	Friendly	Brazil	0-2 L

Senegal Men's National Team World Cup Schedule

Date	Competition	Opponent
June 16, 2026	World Cup	France
June 22, 2026	World Cup	Norway
June 26, 2026	World Cup	Iraq

How to Watch the Senegal Men's National Team in the World Cup

All of Senegal's World Cup matches will be broadcast on either FS1 or Fox for an English broadcast, and Telemundo for a Spanish broadcast. Their matches will also all be available to stream on Peacock.

Previous World Cup Summary (2022)

Senegal was impressive at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, making it to the Round of 16 after getting out of the group round with a 2-1 record.

The team lost to the Netherlands 0-2, but beat Ecuador 2-1 and Qatar 3-1 to finish top two in Group A to make it to their first Round of 16 appearance since 2002.

Senegal World Cup History

As mentioned previously, Senegal made the quarterfinals in its first World Cup appearance in 2002, knocking off Sweden in Round of 16 before finally falling to Turkey.

In the group stage, Senegal famously beat defending-champion France 1-0, knocking the dominant team out in the group stage.

In 2018, they finished third in their group after beating Poland, by drawing against Japan and losing to Colombia.

2022 was a success, escaping the group stage before falling in the Round of 16.

Senegal AFCON History

Senegal's first appearance in AFCON came in 1965, finishing in fourth place.

They didn't make it to the championship game until 2002, but they've been one of Africa's premier teams since.

Senegal won the AFCON title in 2021, beating Egypt in penalties. In 2002, 2019 and 2025, Senegal finished as runners-up.

Senegal Soccer Olympics History

Senegal's soccer team has made the Olympics once - in 2012.

They had a fantastic run, drawing with Great Britain and United Arab Emirates, and beating Uruguay in the group stage.

Ultimately Senegal nearly medaled, losing to Mexico 4-2 in the quarterfinals.

Senegal Soccer Manager

Pape Thiaw is Senegal's current manager. A former player for the team, Thiaw has held this position since he was hired in 2024.

Prior to managing Senegal, he managed Niarry Tally - a professional club based in Senegal.

Key Active Senegal Players

Name	Position	Age	Senegal Caps	Senegal Goals	Senegal Assists	Club
Sadio Mane	Midfielder	34	118	52	23	Al-Nasr
Kalidou Koulibaly	Defender	34	99	2	5	Al-Hilal
Boulaye Dia	Forward	29	38	7	2	Lazio
Edouard Mendy	Goalkeeper	34	55	-	-	Al-Ahli
Nicolas Jackson	Forward	24	31	8	4	Bayern Munich
Pape Matar Sarr	Midfielder	23	38	4	2	Tottenham