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World Cup 2026 · Group I · FIFA #14
Senegal
- Group
- I
- FIFA Rank
- #14
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group I · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | #1 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | #14 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇳🇴 Norway | #31 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | #57 | 4 |
Senegal's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France vs 🇸🇳 Senegal
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See France's team page →
Matchday 2 · 00:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇴 Norway vs 🇸🇳 Senegal
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
· East Rutherford · capacity 82,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Norway's team page →
Matchday 3 · 19:00 UTC
🇸🇳 Senegal vs 🇮🇶 Iraq
Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
· Toronto · capacity 45,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iraq's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 in tighter games
Pivot
Idrissa Gueye
Attacking focus
Sadio Mané · Nicolas Jackson
Identity
AFCON 2021 winners, athletic transitions and Mendy's shot-stopping
Key players
Sadio Mané
Kalidou Koulibaly
Idrissa Gueye
Nicolas Jackson
Senegal at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 (incl. 2026) | Round of 16 · 2× champion |
How to watch Senegal
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: RTS
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Senegal World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Senegal play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Senegal's tournament begins Jun 16, 2026 against France at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford (19:00 UTC).
Who is Senegal's coach at World Cup 2026?
Pape Thiaw.
What group is Senegal in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group I with France, Norway, Iraq.
What is Senegal's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#14 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has Senegal ever reached a World Cup Round of 16?
Senegal's best finish is Round of 16, reached 2 times. They have appeared at 4 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Senegal's captain at World Cup 2026?
Kalidou Koulibaly.
Where can I watch Senegal's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; RTS in Senegal.