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Senegal at the World Cup 2026: the Lions of Teranga

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Senegal World Cup 2026 home shirt in the colours green, yellow and red

Senegal have been the strongest force in African football for years, with a golden generation that won everything there is to win. The Lions of Teranga play a group at the World Cup 2026 with a charged clash against France. The Senegal collection is exactly the shirt to experience that showdown in.

Quick Answer: Senegal play at the World Cup 2026 in Group I, together with France, Iraq and Norway. The home shirt carries the green, yellow and red of the national flag, with a design inspired by the colourful Car Rapide buses of Dakar. You buy it on our Senegal page, with delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Why is the World Cup 2026 so special for Senegal?

Senegal are the reigning African champions and on their World Cup debut in 2002 reached the quarter-final straight away, with a stunning win over defending champions France in the opening match. That mix of tradition and top class makes the Lions one of the most dangerous teams outside the European and South American elite. A status like that is something you wear with pride, and it starts with the shirt.

Want to discover more teams giving this tournament its colour? Then also read our special on Ghana at the World Cup 2026 and our guide to the outsiders of the 2026 World Cup.

Which group are Senegal in at the World Cup 2026?

Senegal are drawn in Group I, together with France, Iraq and Norway. France of all teams, the opponent from that legendary World Cup debut in 2002: a rematch the whole of footballing Senegal is looking forward to. For the Senegalese community in the Netherlands and Belgium it will be a night to remember.

What does the Senegal home shirt look like?

The home shirt carries the national colours green, yellow and red, with a design inspired by the famous Car Rapide buses of Dakar: colourful, hand-painted city buses that symbolise the vibrant street life. It makes this one of the most characterful shirts of the tournament. It wears light and breathable, exactly what you want on a warm World Cup evening.

Detail of the Senegal World Cup 2026 shirt in the national colours
The details up close, in the green, yellow and red of Senegal.

Who are Senegal's star players?

Up front Ismaila Sarr is one of the team's most dangerous weapons with his pace and directness. Behind him stands an experienced spine with leaders like Kalidou Koulibaly organising the defence. It is a golden generation that already won an Africa Cup and wants to prove at the World Cup that Senegal belong among the world's best.

Which size Senegal shirt should I choose?

The shirts fit regular, so your usual size is usually the right choice. In doubt between two sizes? Take a look at our size guide. It lists the chest width and length per size, so you get it right first time and avoid the hassle of returns.

Where do I buy the Senegal World Cup 2026 shirt?

You order the Senegal home shirt directly from us, along with the rest of the Senegal collection. Order before 23:59 on a working day and your parcel arrives the next working day in the Netherlands and Belgium, if in stock and if the carrier collects on time.

Wear the green, yellow and red of the Lions of Teranga.

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