Qualifying updates, milestone announcements, friendly match details, and the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal faced Sudan in the Round of 16 of the AFCON. A commanding performance from Pape Gueye and Sadio Mane helped defeat Sudan 3-1 and progress onto the quarter-finals.
Senegal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Botswana in their opening AFCON match. Nicolas Jackson capped a fine team display with a clinical brace.
Senegal secured a 3-0 victory over Benin in their final AFCON group game. A strong team performance ensured they gained three points and topped the group, despite a red card during the match.
Senegal were too good for Mali to handle. A late first half red card for Mali made it even more difficult for them to stamp their mark on the game and Senegal coasted through with a 1-0 win.
Senegal defeated Egypt 1-0 as Sadio Mane broke Egyptian hearts and sent his nation to the final.
In an extremely controversial final Senegal bested Morocco to be crowned the AFCON Champions. The game went to extra-time after Brahim Diaz missed his last-minute penalty kick with a panenka in the initial 90. Pape Gueye scored the winner in extra time and Senegal celebrated their second AFCON title!
CAF has ruled that Senegal's walkout during the game amounted to a forfeiture and that the AFCON title is awarded to Morocco. The continued saga will no doubt be a disruption to the preparation of both nations in the lead up to the World Cup.
Senegal's World Cup campaign began with a 3-1 defeat to France in New Jersey despite a competitive showing. The Lions of Teranga matched France for much of the match — holding 47% possession and pressing high — but Mbappé broke the deadlock on 66 minutes and Barcola added a second. Ibrahim Mbaye pulled one back in stoppage time, only for Mbappé to immediately restore the two-goal cushion and settle the contest.
Senegal finished third in Group I and progressed to the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams at the 2026 World Cup.