2026 World Cup: Senegal tops African favorites ahead of Morocco and Ivory Coast - La Nouvelle Tribune

Senegal is ranked 11th globally in GOAL's power ranking, top African nation, followed by Morocco (14th) and Ivory Coast (15th). Ten African nations participate for the first time. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Sadio Mané leads the Lions of Teranga, who will face France in the group stage.