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Pape Thiaw
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Quarter-finals (2002)
Senegal are back at the World Cup for a third successive time and still carry the kind of athletic, tournament-tested core that can unsettle elite opposition.
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Senegal are headed to a third successive World Cup, and FIFA's team profile underlines how important that continuity is for the Lions of Teranga. They are no longer a one-generation spike or a one-tournament surprise. They are now an established World Cup nation with enough athletic power and experience to make life difficult for elite opposition.
Forward
Al-Nassr
Mane remains the emotional face of the team and still gives Senegal their clearest one-v-one attacking threat.
Defender
Al-Hilal
Koulibaly's leadership and defensive authority remain central whenever Senegal need to protect difficult moments.
Midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur
Sarr brings dynamism and modern midfield range, making him one of the most important pieces in Senegal's next cycle.
Winger
Crystal Palace
Sarr's running power gives Senegal immediate transition threat against any defensive line.
Goalkeeper
Al-Ahli
Mendy's presence means Senegal can survive the kind of sustained pressure that often defines knockout football.
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