After 16 years in the wilderness, Senegal returned to the World Cup their first appearance since 2002. Aliou Cissé was the man tasked with guiding them back.
Senegal found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Senegal experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Poland, a 2-2 draw with Japan, and a narrow 0-1 loss to Colombia. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Senegal's campaign ended at the first round.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
The tactical mind behind Senegal's 2018 campaign. Leading Senegal at his first World Cup 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss under Cissé.
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Niang booked twice no red cards despite the yellow count.
Despite a disappointing World Cup run, Senegal showcased its resilience and determination. The team's approach was marked by quick counter-attacks and defensive solidity.
