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Senegal's first World Cup matches: What the numbers say

Auteur: Youssouf SANE

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Les premiers matchs du Sénégal en coupe du Monde : Ce que disent les chiffres

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Over the past 24 years, Senegal has participated in three World Cups. Their first matches are highly anticipated. The Lions have twice managed a strong start to the competition.

 

In 2002, under the guidance of Bruno Metsu, the Lions achieved a memorable feat in Seoul on May 31st, defeating France (1-0), the reigning world champions. This victory boosted the Lions, who went on to have a memorable run.

 

In 2018, with the emergence of the generation of Sadio Mané, Gana Guèye and company, the Lions secured three points in their first World Cup match. After a hard-fought game, they defeated Robert Lewandowski and his teammates (1-2).

 

However, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Senegal suffered a defeat in their opening match. Kalidou Koulibaly and his teammates were outclassed (0-2) by an impressive Dutch team on November 21st. But the Lions managed to finish second in their group, defeating Qatar (3-1) and Ecuador (2-1).

This Tuesday, the Senegalese national team faces France. Will the Lions roar and outclass their opponents? We'll find out in a few hours.

Auteur: Youssouf SANE
Publié le: Mardi 16 Juin 2026

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