RESURGENCE: From a historic debut in 2002 to the cruel Fair Play exit of 2018, Senegal has forged a squad ready to make history in 2026

Senegal’s World Cup history has never been ordinary. It’s a tale of shocks that shook the sport, gaps that felt like exile, heartbreak delivered by a rulebook, and a rebirth shaped by one of Africa’s strongest squads ever assembled. This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast following the countdown to the 2026 World Cup. Each week, we explore the stories and the spirit behind the nations that define the world’s game. In this episode inspired by a feature written by Celine Abrahams, we follow the Lions of Teranga across two decades of triumph, turbulence and transformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices