Senegal Faces United States in Charlotte Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Senegal national football team is set to play against the United States at 10:30 p.m. today, Sunday, in Charlotte, USA. This match is part of the preparations for both teams ahead of their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 11.

Senegal will compete in Group 9 of the 2026 World Cup, alongside France, the runner-up of the previous edition, Iraq, and Norway. Meanwhile, the United States will be in Group 4 with Paraguay, Turkey, and Australia.

Senegal's 2026 World Cup Squad

The Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup includes goalkeepers Édouard Mendy, Moulaye Diaw, and Yvan Djiof. The defenders are Krépin Diatta, Anthony Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Alhagi Malick Djiof, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, Moustapha Mboup, Abdoulaye Seck, Ismaila Jakobs, and Elie Kamara.

In midfield, the team features Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Habib Diarra, Pape Siss, Pape Matar Sarr, and Bara Saboukou Ndiaye. The forwards include Sadio Mané, Ismaila Sarr, Elimane Ndiaye, Assane Diao, Ibrahima Mbaye, Nicolas Jackson, Pape Diop, and Cherif Ndiaye.

Notably absent from the squad are Malang Sarr, a player for French club Lens; Boulaye Dia, a forward for Italian club Lazio; Habib Diallo, a striker for French club Metz; and Nampalys Mendy, a midfielder for English club Watford. These players have been regulars for Senegal in recent times.

United States 2026 World Cup Roster

The United States squad includes goalkeepers Chris Brady (Chicago), Matt Freese (New York City), and Matt Turner (New England).

Defenders on the roster are Max Arfsten (Columbus), Sergiño Dest (Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), and Auston Trusty (Celtic).

The midfielders listed are Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle), and Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen).

Forwards include Brenden Aaronson (Leeds), Florian Ballouin (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille), Haji Wright (Coventry), and Alejandro Zendejas (America).