Senegal FA finalize 2026 World Cup roadmap

Senegal national football team have finalized their preparation schedule ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to SFF President Abdoulaye Fall.

The West African side will face United States on May 31 in Charlotte, before taking on Saudi Arabia on June 9 in San Antonio.

The fixtures are expected to provide a strong test as Senegal fine-tune preparations for the tournament.

Drawn in Group I, Senegal will come up against France, Norway and Iraq in what promises to be a competitive group.

The Teranga Lions will be aiming to go beyond their performance at the last World Cup in Qatar, where they reached the Round of 16 before exiting the competition.

With a balanced mix of high-profile opposition and tactical preparation, the upcoming friendlies are seen as crucial in sharpening the squad ahead of their latest bid to make a deep run on the global stage.

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