The Senegal national football team was denied a penalty during its match against France. The match took place on Tuesday and saw France win 3-1.

What happened ?

The captain of the Blues, Kylian Mbappé, was the victim of a non-mastered tackle by Sadio Mané in the penalty area. The referee, Alireza Faghani, did not award a penalty.

Why is this important for the Senegal national football team ?

This decision could have changed the course of the match. The Senegal national football team ultimately lost 3-1.

What's next ?

The Senegal national football team will play its next match against Iraq on June 26, 2026. | Match | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Next match | 2026-06-26 | Iraq | Home |

The Senegal national football team must recover from its defeat against France. The last result of the Senegal national football team is a 3-2 loss to Norway on June 23, 2026. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Norway 3-2 Senegal | | Date | 2026-06-23 |