Senegal shapes its World Cup list with a prominent presence of 'Lions of Teranga.'

The coach Pape Thiaw has revealed a preliminary list of 28 players for the World Cup, among whom 'classic' names like Sadio Mané, Édouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gueye stand out. The presence of LaLiga is also noted with players such as Pape Gueye and Pathé Ciss.

Clara Montoya | Thu, 05/21/2026 - 18:28
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Senegal outlines its World Cup squad with a prominent presence of 'Lions of Teranga'.
Senegal outlines its World Cup squad with a prominent presence of 'Lions of Teranga'.

National team coach Pape Thiaw has revealed a preliminary list of 28 players for the World Cup, including 'classics' such as Sadio Mané, Édouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gueye. The presence of LaLiga is also notable with players like Pape Gueye and Pathé Ciss.

Presence of 'classics' and young promises in the squad

Senegal has already defined a large part of its squad for the World Cup, with standout names like Sadio Mané, Édouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gueye. Furthermore, the presence of LaLiga players like Pape Gueye and Pathé Ciss, who are being called up again, is evident.

New faces and experience in the list

Among the surprises are young promises such as Ibrahim Mbaye, El Hadji Malick Diouf, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, alongside experienced figures like Assane Diao. The presence of the 'Lions of Teranga' in various European leagues reflects the diversity and quality of the Senegalese team.

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