Senegal at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP I · SEN · CAF
Senegal returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 4th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (2002).
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Senegal's World Cup record
| Confederation | CAF (Africa) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 3 |
| Best finish | Quarter-finals (2002) |
| Titles | 0 |
Senegal's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Senegal | JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium | 3-1 |
| Norway vs Senegal | JUN 23 · 00:00 UTC | MetLife Stadium | 3-2 |
| Senegal vs Iraq | JUN 26 · 19:00 UTC | BMO Field | 5-0 |
| Belgium vs Senegal | JUL 1 · 20:00 UTC | Lumen Field | 3-2 |
How did Senegal do at the 2026 World Cup?
Senegal played 3 group matches in Group I, winning 1, drawing 0 and losing 2, with 8 scored and 6 conceded: 1-3 against France, 2-3 against Norway, 5-0 against Iraq.
In the knockout rounds they lost 2-3 to Belgium in the round of 32.
Who else is in Group I?
See the full Group I table and fixtures →
Senegal at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Senegal in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Senegal were drawn into Group I with France, Iraq, Norway.
- Who did Senegal play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Senegal opened against France on JUN 16 · 19:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, and it finished 3-1.
- How many World Cups have Senegal won?
- Senegal have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Quarter-finals (2002).
Sources for Senegal's 2026 record
Senegal's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.