This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and their first as reigning African champions.
This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and their first as reigning African champions.
In spite of this, the West African nation occupies a relatively unique position. Only three teams from the continent have reached the last-eight at a World Cup, but Senegal reached that milestone in their first-ever appearance.
