2026 World Cup (Q): top spot up for grabs for Senegal
2026 World Cup: Senegal face a tricky test against Sudan. The Senegalese must be wary of formidable opponents
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The target is top spot. Sudan and Senegal meet in the Group B showdown with a clear prize at stake: first place. Sudan (1st, 10 points) are firmly installed at the top, while Senegal (3rd, 8 points) hope to usurp them and finally take charge. To do that, the teammates of Assane Diao will need to win this explosive contest. But beware: Sudan have the best attack in Group B (7 goals) and also the best defence (1 goal conceded). What is more, no opponent has scored against Sudan in the last three matchdays. The Senegalese, for their part, have won their last 4 games (2025 AFCON qualifiers), scoring 8 goals without conceding. Kick-off for this clash is at 19:00 GMT.
In the other game in the group, Togo host Mauritania. The Togolese (4th, 3 points) and the Mauritanians (6th, 1 point) are both looking for their first win of the campaign to build some fresh momentum.
Schedule for this Saturday 22 March 2025
Times in GMT
16:00: Togo - Mauritania
19:00: Sudan - Senegal