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Heading to North America in 2026 — the journey begins here.
FIFA will announce final fixtures and host cities on December 5, 2025. Bookmark this page — it will automatically update the moment details are confirmed.
| Match | Opponent | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Match 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
In their debut World Cup match, Senegal defeats reigning world champions France 1-0 in a massive upset, setting the tone for their historic run.
Senegal defeats Sweden 2-1 in the Round of 16 with a golden goal, becoming only the second African nation to reach the World Cup Quarter-finals.
Senegal defeats Egypt in a penalty shootout to claim their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations title, ending years of near misses.
| Year | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | First World Cup appearance, reaching the Quarter-finals. | first appearance |
| 2019 | Finished as runners-up in the Africa Cup of Nations. | notable performance |
| 2022 | Won their first Africa Cup of Nations title (AFCON 2021, played in 2022). | championship |
| 2022 | Reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the second time. | notable performance |
Senegalese fans ('Lions of Teranga') are famous for their vibrant color, relentless drumming, and positive, fair-play spirit, earning the nickname 'Teranga', meaning hospitality.
"Allez les Lions!"
The 12th Lion, various diaspora groups (especially in France)
Lively, colorful, and musically driven, with a focus on drumming and dancing. They are known for traveling well and bringing joy to the stands.
Senegal is the highest-ranked team in West Africa.
In 2018, Senegal was eliminated from the World Cup by Japan based on the fair play rule (fewer yellow cards) after finishing equal on points, goal difference, and goals scored.
Aliou Cissé, the 2002 captain, later coached the team to their first AFCON title.
Once the group draw is announced on December 5, 2025, this section will show you exactly which citiesSenegal will play in, along with stadium information and travel guides.
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