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MYSTERIOUS: Pape thiaw - What They Never Told You

France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team

Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal…

France 24

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira lands top international manager’s job

Patrick Vieira is back in management after being sacked by Genoa last November

The Independent UK

Was Tuchel and Bellingham really a Keane v McCarthy moment?

In today’s Football Daily: England and Argentina set up a tasty old semi

The Guardian - UK

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Belgium vs Senegal prediction: Will the World Cup's greatest underachievers get past this Senegalese hurdle?

Belgium take on Senegal in the Round of 32, in what is likely to be one of the 2026 World Cup's more unpredictable matches

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Senegal vs. Iraq—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Senegal and Iraq are chasing their first wins of this summer‘s World Cup as they vie for a third-place spot in Group I on Friday. Both countries have tasted de

Sports Illustrated

Senegal’s World Cup is hanging by a thread after comedy of errors on and off pitch

Pape Thiaw’s side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from a tough group after persistent problems with poor governance

The Guardian - UK

Haaland doubles up again as Norway defeat Senegal and seal spot in World Cup last 32

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway battled to a 3-2 win over Senegal and secured a spot in the last 32

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Flash floods, high winds could cause havoc for World Cup match in New Jersey

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that ‘no destination is worth risking your safety’

The Independent UK

Norway vs. Senegal—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Group I match is hugely important in what’s been dubbed ‘the group of death’ by many observers.

Sports Illustrated

France vs Senegal LIVE: Les Bleus open World Cup with statement win despite controversial penalty call

France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe on song as Didier Deschamps’ title favourites make statement of intent

The Independent UK

France vs Senegal World Cup 2026 Preview: Odds, Picks & History-Laden Clash

France and Senegal meet at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 16, 2026, in a Group I opener with immediate knockout-stage implications. France enter as the clear favorites at -230, while Senegal – who famously defeated the reigning world champions in their only prior World Cup meeting…

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France vs Senegal Key Players FIFA World Cup 2026: Predicted lineups, key players, team news, stats and match prediction

France vs Senegal FIFA 2026: France and Senegal renew their World Cup rivalry on June 16 at MetLife Stadium, a rematch of their famous 2002 opener. With stars like Mbappé and Mané set to feature, both nations aim for a strong start in a highly competitive Group I. France enters…

The Economic Times

Fact-checking claims that Senegal’s football team were treated like ‘criminals’ at US airport

Kicking off this Thursday, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has faced its share of criticism before it has even begun. A viral video has sparked fresh backlash, appearing to show members of Senegal's national team being searched with metal detectors on the tarmac of a US airport. Online, some users…

France 24

World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?

Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

The Independent UK

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Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Senegal's Sadio Mané

Sadio Mané will play for Senegal at the World Cup for a second time at the age of 34. In the second of a series on players at their final World Cup, RFI looks at a striker who holds his country's goal-scoring record.

Radio France Internationale

Last hurrah: Senegal's Sadio Mané

Sports Illustrated

Senegal 2026 World Cup Preview: A Point to Prove After AFCON Fiasco

The Lions of Teranga will look to use the disappointment of Morocco’s success to fuel their World Cup ambitions, but they face the ultimate challenge in the perceived “Group of Death.”

The Guardian - UK

World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

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The Guardian - UK

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Independent UK

Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title

Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal

Sports Illustrated

Why Morocco Has Been Awarded Senegal’s AFCON Title 57 Days Later—What Happens Next?

The threat of “World War III” has been raised amid the heated reaction to CAF’s ruling.

The Independent UK

Why have Senegal been stripped of their Afcon title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result

The Independent UK

Senegal players post pictures of Afcon medals after being stripped of title

Senegal have confirmed that they will take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win

The Guardian - UK

Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over walkout protest in final

Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title after Morocco’s appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee was upheld

The Independent UK

Morocco declared 2025 Afcon winners as Senegal stripped of title in dramatic u-turn

Senegal have been stripped of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, with Morocco now declared the winners of the tournament. The decision stems from the final match where Senegal beat Morocco 1-0, but their players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Senegal's…

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