The Senegal team has been confirmed with Patrick Vieira at the helm for a four-year term, as part of the 'Vision 2030' plan. For the 2027 CAN, FSF president Abdoulaye Fall demands that the Lions reach at least the final. The composition of his technical staff remains to be finalized, but Malick Daf is in pole position to take the assistant position. Malick Daf is a profile likely to support Vieira and facilitate the generational transition within the group, after his victory at the 2023 CAN U20. Senegal is currently 3rd in the World Cup, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses in 3 games, and a goal difference of +2. Senegal must qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2030 World Cup, after losing their last match against Belgium on July 1, 2026, with a score of 3-2.