The Lions of Teranga were beaten 3-2 by Norway. This defeat puts them in a difficult situation before their final match.

What happened?

Senegal started the match well, but conceded two goals in the second half. The players are disappointed, but not defeated. Idrissa Gana Gueye said: « Nothing is over yet, we have one match left. It's a pretty bad record for us. »

Why is this important for Senegal?

This defeat puts Senegal in a delicate situation. The Lions of Teranga must win their final match to have a chance to qualify. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | France 3-1 Senegal (2026-06-16) | | Recent form | 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first) |

What comes next?

Senegal must regroup and prepare for their final match. The players must forget this defeat and focus on their next match. Goalkeeper É. Mendy is currently injured and cannot play. The fans are disappointed, but they still have hope. One fan said: « Six goals conceded, he is guilty of 5. Bravo Koulibaly. » Kalidou Koulibaly was criticized for his mistakes, but his teammate Ismaïl Jakobs came to his defense: « Koulibaly is an important player for us. Everyone makes mistakes. »