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Senegal's Campaign in World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025
Senegal have run a near-flawless campaign in the World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025, finishing top of their group with an unblemished record of seven wins and three draws from ten matches. Their defensive prowess shone through, conceding just three goals while netting 22, giving them a remarkable goal difference of +19. They were particularly formidable at home, winning four and conceding just once, while away from home they remained unbeaten with three wins and two draws.
This campaign has been characterised by consistency and resilience, a perfect blend for a team aiming to make waves on the world stage. Their recent form, with wins including a 4-0 thrashing of Mauritania and a 5-0 romp past South Sudan, signals a squad hitting peak performance at the right time.
Looking ahead to World Cup 2026, Senegal will be keen to build on this foundation and perhaps edge beyond their best finish of the quarter-finals in 2002. With the group stage yet to commence, the stage is set for an intriguing tournament for the Lions of Teranga.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
Qualifying campaign
Rank
1
Points
24
PPG (last 5)
3.00
Squad pedigree
20 of 25 squad players (80%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
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League position
Position 31Points trajectory
Rank 31FIFA world ranking
#17
Manager
P. Thiaw
Senegal
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Senegal's Form Story
Senegal have been nothing short of impeccable in their World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 campaign, finishing top of Group I with a flawless record of 7 wins and 3 draws from 10 matches. Remarkably, they remained unbeaten throughout, dropping points only through draws rather than defeats, which speaks volumes about their defensive solidity and consistency.
Their form shows a steady accumulation of points rather than streaky bursts, with a recent run of five consecutive wins highlighting their capacity to maintain momentum. With 22 goals scored and just 3 conceded, including eight clean sheets split evenly between home and away fixtures, Senegal have demonstrated both attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
All signs point to a team well-prepared and disciplined ahead of the World Cup 2026 group stage, where they will be keen to build on their best-ever quarter-final finish from 2002.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Senegal's Home and Away Dynamics
Senegal have shown a solid all-round performance in their World Cup - Qualification Africa 2023/2025 campaign, remaining unbeaten with seven wins and three draws from ten matches. At home, they are particularly formidable, scoring 13 goals while conceding just once across five games. Their defence stands tall, securing four clean sheets on home soil.
Away from home, Senegal remain just as resilient, netting nine goals and conceding only two in five outings, matching their impressive tally of four clean sheets. This balance suggests a team comfortable both under the floodlights at home and in the unfamiliar surroundings of away grounds. Their consistency on both fronts bodes well for their prospects in World Cup 2026, where adaptability will be key to navigating diverse challenges.
Fipster's Record with Senegal
Fipster is still building a record on Senegal in the World Cup 2026 campaign. No predictions have been scored yet, so the model's accuracy with this team remains untested. It's a blank slate, really, so keep an eye on how the predictions develop as the tournament progresses.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Y. DioufGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Nice |  Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 6.09 |
| 16 |  É. MendyGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Al-Ahli Jeddah |  Pro League | 24 | 0 | 0 | 2160 | 6.96 |
| 23 |  M. DiawGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper |  Le Havre | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 |  M. SarrDefender | Defender |  Real Sociedad |  La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 3 |  K. KoulibalyDefender | Defender |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Pro League | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1517 | 7.41 |
| 4 |  A. SeckDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  K. DiattaDefender | Defender |  Monaco | Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1026 | 7.00 |
| 19 |  M. NiakhatéDefender | Defender |  Lyon | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.91 |
| 24 |  A. MendyDefender | Defender | Nice | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 6.71 |
| 25 |  E. DioufDefender | Defender |  Brentford |  Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.20 |
| 5 |  I. GueyeMidfielder | Midfielder |  Everton | Premier League | 25 | 2 | 3 | 2101 | 6.94 |
| 6 |  P. CissMidfielder | Midfielder |  Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 6.52 |
| 8 |  L. CamaraMidfielder | Midfielder | Monaco | Ligue 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 7.37 |
| 10 |  S. ManéMidfielder | Midfielder |  Al-Nassr | Pro League | 24 | 9 | 6 | 2049 | 7.31 |
| 13 |  I. NdiayeMidfielder | Midfielder | Everton | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 7.30 |
| 14 |  I. JakobsMidfielder | Midfielder |  Galatasaray |  Süper Lig | 4 | 0 | 1 | 310 | 7.01 |
| 17 |  P. SarrMidfielder | Midfielder |  Tottenham | Premier League | 29 | 2 | 4 | 1415 | 6.86 |
| 18 |  I. SarrMidfielder | Midfielder |  Crystal Palace | Premier League | 28 | 9 | 1 | 2189 | 6.89 |
| 22 |  Bara NdiayeMidfielder | Midfielder |  Bayern München |  Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 26 |  P. GueyeMidfielder | Midfielder |  Villarreal | La Liga | 4 | 1 | 0 | 332 | 7.07 |
| 7 |  Assane DiaoAttacker | Attacker |  Como |  Serie A | 3 | 2 | 1 | 194 | 7.60 |
| 9 |  B. DiengAttacker | Attacker |  Lorient | Ligue 1 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 1220 | 6.87 |
| 11 |  N. JacksonAttacker | Attacker |  Aston Villa | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 6.67 |
| 12 |  C. NdiayeAttacker | Attacker |  Samsunspor | Süper Lig | 22 | 6 | 1 | 1352 | 6.83 |
| 20 |  I. MbayeAttacker | Attacker |  Paris Saint Germain | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 21 |  H. DiarraAttacker | Attacker |  Sunderland | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 6.65 |
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