World Cup 2026 · the story so far

🇸🇳 Senegal's World Cup story.

Senegal began in Group I and finished its 2026 run in the round of 32. This is the route, match by match.

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The story · Round of 32

African champion Senegal lost 3-1 to France and 3-2 to Norway, leaving it on the verge of elimination. It responded with a 5-0 victory over Iraq, with Pape Gueye scoring twice, and qualified as one of the best third-placed teams on three points. In the round of 32, Senegal led Belgium 2-0 but was caught and beaten 3-2 after extra time. The Senegalese federation dismissed coach Pape Bouna Thiaw after the campaign.

From the tournament notebook

Three days after the quarter-finals ended, the federation announced the dismissal of Pape Bouna Thiaw.

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Reporting through 2026-07-15

Tournament journey

  1. Group stage
    Senegal 1–3 France

    Loss

  2. Group stage
    Senegal 2–3 Norway

    Loss

  3. Group stage
    Senegal 5–0 Iraq

    Win

  4. Round of 32
    Senegal 2–2 Belgium

    Loss

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