The Senegal national football team will play three matches during the upcoming September and October international window. The schedule includes two qualifying fixtures and a friendly, all marking a fresh start after the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal currently sits third in their World Cup qualifying group with three points, a record of one win and two losses, and a goal difference of +2. The team has scored eight goals and conceded six. They trail group leaders France by six points and are looking to bounce back after losing their last two matches, including a 3-2 defeat to Belgium on July 1st.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has arranged a busy schedule. The official window runs from September 24 to October 6. The first match is a home qualifier against Mozambique on September 25 at 19:00, as part of Group J. Four days later, on September 29, the Lions will travel to Ethiopia for a match scheduled at 13:00. The window is expected to conclude with a friendly against Comoros on October 4 in Marseille.
Patrick Vieira has been officially announced as the new Senegal manager by the FSF. However, a significant detail remains. His contract is not yet signed, according to wiwsport's information. This highly anticipated appointment follows Senegal's disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup, where the team's recent form reads two wins and three losses from their last five outings. The squad list for his first window in charge is therefore eagerly awaited. Fans can find it on our squad section once it is released.
These three matches represent a first building block for the rebuild. The two competitive games against Mozambique and Ethiopia are vital for climbing the qualifying standings, where Senegal currently sits in third place. Every point is key to close the six-point gap to leaders France. The friendly against Comoros, meanwhile, will give Vieira a first chance to observe his squad in a real match and implement his tactical ideas. The challenge is to restart a positive momentum.
The 2026 World Cup chapter is closed, with the last result a 3-2 loss to Belgium. Patrick Vieira's mission will be to build on the experience of key players while injecting new energy. The season's statistics, available on our stats page, show an attack capable of scoring but a defense that has sometimes been breached. There is clear room for improvement, and these September and October matches will be the first concrete test. The Teranga Lions' next official outing is set for September 25 against Mozambique in Dakar.
