Senegal's World Cup Prep: Peru & Gambia Friendlies

Lions of Teranga gear up for World Cup with key friendlies

Senegal takes on Peru (March 28) and Gambia (March 31) as they prepare for the World Cup, grouped with France, Norway, and a third opponent in Group I.

Senegal face Peru at the Stade de France on March 28th, followed by Gambia three days later...

Bayern Munich's Nicolas Jackson is leading Senegal's squad for their upcoming friendlies against Gambia and Peru. The Lions of Teranga are gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and using these matches to test their mettle.

Coach Pape Thiaw has called up 28 players, including former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Metz star Habib Diallo. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly will lead the defense, alongside Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs, and Antoine Mendy.

Coach Pape Thiaw has called up 28 players for Senegal's upcoming fixtures, featuring notable names like Bayern Munich striker Nicolas Jackson, former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, and Metz star Habib Diallo. Mendy's fellow goalkeepers in the squad are Le Havre's Mory Diaw and Nice's Yehvann Diouf. The backline will be led by captain Kalidou Koulibaly, alongside Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs, and Antoine Mendy.

Kalidou Koulibaly will anchor the Senegal defense alongside Moussa Niakhate, Ismail Jakobs, and Antoine Mendy. The Lions of Teranga are gearing up for a tough World Cup group.

Senegal face Peru at the Stade de France on March 28th, followed by Gambia three days later. They're in Group I with France, Norway, and a yet-to-be-decided team.

Their first game will be against Les Bleus on June 16th at MetLife Stadium before their next game against Erling Haaland’s Norway on June 22nd at Lincoln Financial Field Stadium in Philadelphia. Their last group match will be held on June 26th at the BMO Field in Toronto.

Full Senegal Squad

Goalkeepers: Edouard Mendy (Al Ahli), Mory Diaw (Le Havre), Yehvann Diouf (Nice)

Defenders: Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal), Moussa Niakhate (Lyon), El Hadji Malick Diouf (West Ham United), Krepin Diatta (AS Monaco), Mamadou Sarr (Chelsea), Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray), Antoine Mendy (Nice), Abdoulaye Seck (Maccabi Haifa), Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano)

Midfielders: Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton), Lamine Camara (Monaco), Pape Gueye (Villarreal CF), Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur), Pathe Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)

Strikers: Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich), Ismaila Sarr (Crystal Palace), Boulaye Dia (Lazio), Cherif Ndiaye (Samsunspor), Bamba Dieng (Lorient), Iliman Ndiaye (Everton), Habib Diallo (Metz), Ibrahim Mbaye (Paris Saint-Germain), Mamadou Diakhon (Club Brugge), Assane Diao (Como)

📋 Voici la liste des 28 joueurs convoqués par le sélectionneur national Pape Thiaw pour les matchs amicaux du mois de mars 2026 : le 28/03 contre le Perou à Paris et le 31/03 contre la Gambie à Diamniadio. 📞🇸🇳 pic.twitter.com/8ix5Q5tct6

— Equipe du Sénégal (@GaindeYi) March 19, 2026