Senegal have "big dreams" to "achieve great things" at the 2026 World Cup, coach Pape Thiaw said on Thursday as he unveiled an expanded 28-man squad for next month's tournament.

Senegal have 'big dreams' for 2026 World Cup

Senegal national team coach Pape Thiaw has named a slightly changed 2026 FIFA World Cup final squad with Pape Gueye, scorer in the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against hosts Morocco, the notable inclusion.

Coach Thiaw tweaks Mane-led Senegal World Cup squad

The Ivorians have the makings of a team that could be a force for some time to come in the African game, with exciting talent in both defence and up front, balanced by an experienced midfield.

Road to 2026: A closer look at Africa's World Cup hopefuls

Morocco set a new standard for Africa when they reached the semifinals of the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, the furthest any team from the continent had gone in the global showpiece tournament.

Could this be Africa’s best ever World Cup in 2026?

Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January have denied any wrongdoing.

Jailed Senegalese fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos

Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January on Monday denied any wrongdoing.

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar on Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal

Ivory Coast, Morocco and Senegal were among the African World Cup qualifiers who all won warm-up friendlies on Tuesday, while Egypt had a credible draw against Spain to boost their hopes for the tournament starting in June.

African World Cup hopefuls register morale-boosting wins

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Highlights from the match between Senegal and Morocco from Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah

Senegal v Morocco | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Senegal v Egypt | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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All the Senegal goals | AFCON 2025

Highlights from the match between Mali and Senegal from Stade Ibn-Batouta

Mali v Senegal | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Highlights from the match between Benin and Senegal from Stade Ibn-Batouta

Benin v Senegal | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

Highlights from the match between Senegal and Congo DR from Stade Ibn-Batouta

Senegal v Congo DR | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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Senegal v Botswana | Match in 3 | CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025

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