Senegal

Senegal, with its capital in Dakar and a population of 18 million, is known for vibrant music (mbalax), Gorée Island, the Dakar Rally, and teranga (hospitality). Senegal's teranga means 'hospitality' in Wolof and is considered a national philosophy — guests in Senegalese homes are treated as sacred.

In football, the Lions of Teranga are a 3-time World Cup participant with their best result being Quarter-finals (2002). Their World Cup journey began in 2002, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Sadio Mané as their talisman under head coach Aliou Cissé. Senegal stunned reigning champions France 1-0 in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup — one of the greatest World Cup upsets in history.

SeatNav's Power Index rates Senegal at 4.9 out of 10, ranking them #25 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group J, they face England, Jordan, Panama in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).

Senegal supporters traveling to the 2026 World Cup can look forward to matches across multiple host cities in the United States. Follow SeatNav for ticket availability, venue guides, and match day information as the tournament approaches.