Senegal plays some of the most physical, high-intensity soccer in the tournament. They press relentlessly, are dangerous on set pieces, and have Mane's leadership driving them. Africa Cup of Nations champions coming in with a point to prove.
⚽ Formation: 4-3-3
ATTACKING ▲
FW
Mané
FW
Sarr
FW
FW
MF
MF
MF
MF
MF
MF
DF
Koulibal
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
GK
Mendy
DEFENDING ▼
🌟 Key Players
| Player | Pos | ⚽ | 🎯 | 🔫 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sadio Mané Al-Nassr | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Ismaila Sarr Olympique de Marseille | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly Al-Hilal | DF | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Édouard Mendy Al-Ahli | GK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
💡 Did You Know?
⚡ Fun Fact
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, their first-ever continental title. They arrived at that tournament as underdogs and left as champions.
⚡ Fun Fact
Sadio Mane, who plays for Al-Nassr, won the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and Ballon d'Or runner-up with Liverpool before moving to Saudi Arabia.
⚡ Fun Fact
Senegal's team is nicknamed "The Lions of Teranga." Teranga is a Wolof word meaning hospitality — a cultural value central to Senegalese identity.
📅 Senegal 🇸🇳 — FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide's Matches