Sengal

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
RTS (Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise) Free CFA 0 Senegal's national public broadcaster airs all Lions of Teranga national team fixtures free-to-air, including Group I matches vs France (June 16, MetLife Stadium), vs Norway (June 22, New York) and vs Iraq (June 26, Toronto). Available via standard TV reception across Senegal and streamable via the RTS website.
Canal+ Afrique Paid From ~CFA 10,000/month Pan-African pay-TV platform covering all 104 World Cup matches in Senegal via satellite. French-language studio coverage and analysis. Available via Canal+ satellite dish and the myCANAL streaming app on iOS and Android. Includes all Lions of Teranga fixtures with expert Senegalese football commentary.
SuperSport (DStv) Paid Included with DStv plan SuperSport via DStv covers all 104 World Cup matches in Senegal through its sub-licensing deal with New World TV. Available via DStv satellite and the DStv Stream app. Includes English commentary and full on-demand replays. Ideal for DStv subscribers across Senegal and West Africa.
Senegal National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #14 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#14[1]
World Cup Appearances
2002 · 2018 · 2022 · 2026
Best Result
Quarter-finals
2002

Country

  • CapitalDakar
  • Population~17 million
  • ContinentAfrica
  • ConfederationCAF
  • National associationFSF – Fédération Sénégalaise de Football

World Cup history

  • Titles: 0
    Senegal has never won the FIFA World Cup
  • Total appearances: 4[2]
    Africa's second-highest ranked nation, AFCON 2021 champions, and one of the continent's most consistent World Cup qualifiers
  • 2002
    Quarter-finals — debut
    One of the greatest World Cup debuts ever — Senegal beat reigning champions France in the opening game and reached the last eight. Papa Bouba Diop's goal against France remains iconic
  • 2021
    AFCON champions[3]
    Senegal's greatest achievement — won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, defeating Egypt on penalties. Sadio Mané's defining international moment
  • 2026
    Group I — France, Norway
    The Lions of Teranga drawn with France and Norway — a brutally tough group, but Senegal's quality gives them genuine belief of progression

Head coach

PT
Pape Thiaw
Since 2023[4]

Former Senegalese international who was part of the historic 2002 squad that reached the quarter-finals. Succeeded the long-serving Aliou Cissé in 2023 and has maintained Senegal's status as Africa's second-strongest nation. Builds on a structured, organised system with quick attacking transitions — exactly suited to the quality of talent available to him.[5]

Key players

Forward

Sadio Mané ↗

Senegal's captain, all-time leading scorer and most important player. Still electric at Al-Nassr — his pace, finishing and relentless hunger make him the heartbeat of everything Senegal do. His winner in the 2021 AFCON final penalty shootout defines his international legacy.

Centre-back

Kalidou Koulibaly ↗

Senegal's defensive captain and one of the most commanding centre-backs of his generation. A towering physical presence with exceptional technical ability — the leader who organises the entire defensive structure and lifts the team in the biggest moments.

Midfielder

Pape Matar Sarr ↗

Energetic and technically gifted young midfielder at Tottenham — one of the most exciting midfield talents in African football. Brings dynamic pressing, intelligent movement and the ability to drive forward and contribute goals.

Goalkeeper

Edouard Mendy ↗

World-class goalkeeper and one of the best in the world at his peak — Champions League winner with Chelsea. Brings commanding shot-stopping, exceptional distribution and the presence needed to anchor Senegal's defensive identity.

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