Senegal are headed to a third successive World Cup Their best showing came in 2002 as they reached the last eight Learn all about the nation and their World Cup history Senegal are fast making a habit of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup™, having completed their very own hat-trick by securing a spot at the 2026 showpiece. The West Africans will be brimming with ambition going into the FIFA World Cup 26™ and will seek to mark this historic occasion – the first 48-team World Cup – by emulating the trailblazers who famously reached the last eight on the nation’s debut at the tournament in 2002. Read on to find out more about the Lions of Teranga’s exploits on the global stage.