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Senegal faces Saudi Arabia in final World Cup warm-up match
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The Senegal national team is playing its final preparatory match before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The Lions of Teranga will face Saudi Arabia at Toyota Field in San Antonio, United States, to finalize their preparations. Coach Pape Thiaw has selected a team that combines experienced players with promising young talents. Sadio Mané will captain the team, leading an ambitious attack alongside Iliman Ndiaye and Chérif Ndiaye. Édouard Mendy will be in goal. The defense includes Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, Krépin Diatta, and El Hadji Malick Diouf. The midfield will feature Lamine Camara, Pathé Ciss, and Habib Diarra. The bench offers strong options such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, and Ismaïla Sarr. This match against the Green Falcons is the last general rehearsal for the Lions before their World Cup debut. The Senegalese staff aims to use this game to refine team cohesion and assess the fitness of the entire squad. Facing a Saudi Arabian team known for its tactical discipline, Senegal seeks to build confidence and send a strong message days before the World Cup begins.
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