Senegal — World Cup 2026

Group I · Model Elo 1910 · Founded 1959 · Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor

Senegal are in Group I. Our model rates their title chance at 0.2% (Elo strength 1910, reaching the knockout stage 70% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.

About Senegal

Senegal are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group I. The national side was founded in 1959. They play home matches at the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar, which seats 60,000.

Founded: 1959
Home stadium: Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor (capacity 60,000)
Based in: Dakar
Official site: fsfoot.sn

Record

Senegal have played 637 internationals since 1961, winning 298 for a 46.8% win rate (298W 168D 171L, 882 goals for / 599 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 5W 3D 4L from 12 matches.

Recent form

L vs USA 2–3 · 2026-05-31
W vs Gambia 3–1 · 2026-03-31
W vs Peru 2–0 · 2026-03-28
L vs Morocco 0–3 · 2026-01-18 · African Cup of Nations
W vs Egypt 1–0 · 2026-01-14 · African Cup of Nations
W vs Mali 1–0 · 2026-01-09 · African Cup of Nations

Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

Group I Fixtures & Predictions

France vs Senegal · Jun 16 · most likely 2–0

France 70% Draw 18% Senegal 12%

Norway vs Senegal · Jun 23 · most likely 1–1

Norway 46% Draw 25% Senegal 29%

Senegal vs Iraq · Jun 26 · most likely 1–0

Senegal 62% Draw 21% Iraq 17%

FAQ

Which group is Senegal in at the 2026 World Cup?

Senegal are in Group I.

What are Senegal's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?

Our model gives Senegal a 0.2% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1910.

When was the Senegal national football team founded?

1959.

Where do Senegal play their home matches?

At the Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor in Dakar (capacity 60,000).

What is Senegal's all-time record?

Senegal have played 637 internationals, winning 298 (46.8%). At the World Cup they have 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from 12 matches.

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