Preparation for the World Cup: Senegal Challenges Saudi Arabia in Friendly, Here’s What You Need to Know

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Senegal

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Preparation for the World Cup: Senegal Challenges Saudi Arabia in Friendly, Here’s What You Need to Know

The Senegalese national football team has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia to play a friendly match on June 9 in San Antonio as part of their preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Prior to this match, Senegal will face the United States in a friendly on May 31 in Charlotte. The World Cup draw has placed Senegal in Group I alongside France, Iraq, and Norway.

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