Senegal’s Path to 2026 World Cup Qualification: Key Scenarios and Conditions
Senegal on the Brink of World Cup Qualification: What to Know
Senegal Leads African Group B Standings
Three years after reaching the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they were eliminated by England, Senegal is on the verge of securing a spot in the upcoming World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Currently sitting at the top of Group B in the Africa zone with 18 points after eight matches, Senegal stands ahead of the Democratic Republic of Congo (16 points), Sudan (12 points), Togo (7 points), Mauritania (6 points), and South Sudan (4 points).
Decisive Match Against South Sudan
The Senegalese team, led by Sadio Mané, has maintained an unbeaten record during the qualifiers. They are set to face South Sudan at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 10. Although South Sudan has lost half of their matches, Senegal’s path to qualification does not solely depend on this game. The result of the match between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo will also play a crucial role.
Potential Scenarios for Senegal’s Qualification
To guarantee their place in the World Cup, Senegal must either:
- Secure a victory against South Sudan
- Hope for Togo to either win or draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo
Should the Congolese team triumph over Togo, Senegal’s qualification would hinge on the outcome of their final group stage match against Mauritania on October 14.
Stay tuned to Emegypt for the latest updates on Senegal’s journey to the next World Cup.
