Senegal is currently in 12th place in the ranking of the top third-place teams in the 2026 World Cup. The ranking of the top third-place teams is updated after each match day.

What is the current ranking?

The ranking is as follows: | Team | Group | Points | Goal Difference | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B | 4 | -1 | | Sweden | Group F | 3 | 0 | | Croatia | Group L | 3 | -1 | | South Korea | Group A | 3 | -1 | | Algeria | Group D | 3 | -2 | | Paraguay | Group D | 3 | -2 | | Scotland | Group C | 3 | -3 | | Cape Verde | Group H | 2 | 0 | | Belgium | Group G | 2 | 0 | | DR Congo | Group K | 1 | -1 | | Ecuador | Group E | 1 | -1 | | Senegal | Group I | 0 | -3 |

Why does this matter for Senegal?

The 2026 World Cup brings together 48 teams for the first time, and the top two teams from each group will qualify directly for the round of 16. The top eight third-place teams will also have a ticket to the final phase.

What comes next?

Senegal's next match will take place after the end of the group stage. Last result: France 3-1 Senegal (2026-06-16). Recent form (last 5): 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first). Currently sidelined: É. Mendy.