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EXCLUSIVE: Hussein Ali on Iraq's World Cup return, facing Mbappe and his roots in Sweden

Hussein Ali is part of the young generation that has ended Iraq's 40-year absence from the World Cup, and he intends to make it count. The Sweden-raised right-back, now impressing in Poland's Ekstraklasa with Pogon Szczecin, sat down with Flashscore to discuss a brutal group alongside France, Norway and Senegal, the challenge of facing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, and his decision to represent Iraq.
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Mbappe heads to World Cup with critics circling after challenging season in Madrid

Kylian Mbappe heads into France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday ⁠with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country's biggest football star under immense pressure.
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Kylian Mbappe wary of ‘great’ Senegal ahead of France's World Cup opener

France national team forward Kylian Mbappe has labelled Senegal ‘a great team’ as the two nations prepare to face off in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener at New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday, June 16th.
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Saudi Arabia end Senegal's 11-game scoring streak in friendly stalemate

Saudi Arabia failed to score against one of FIFA’s top-20-ranked nations for the fourth time in a year, as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Senegal in both nations’ final game before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
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France boss Deschamps gives positive update on key defender Saliba's fitness

France coach Didier Deschamps has provided a reassuring fitness update on William Saliba ahead of the team’s World Cup opener against Senegal.
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Edouard Mendy urges Senegal to prove potential in France World Cup opener

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has challenged his teammates to show what they are capable of when they kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against France on June 16th at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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Koulibaly says Senegal are confident about World Cup & aiming to match historic 2002 side

Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly has confirmed the quality of the players in the team gives them the confidence heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Pochettino hopes USA fans trust World Cup bid after friendly win over Senegal

Coach Mauricio Pochettino said the United States' impressive 3-2 friendly win over Senegal on Sunday can help the American public trust in their national team as the country prepares to host the World Cup.
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USA make ideal start to home World Cup preperation with thrilling win over Senegal

Christian Pulisic was involved in the United States of America’s first two goals on the way to a 3-2 friendly win over Senegal in Charlotte, matching his number of goal involvements for AC Milan in the whole of 2026 in the process.
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Al Nassr forward Sadio Mane headlines experienced Senegal squad for World Cup

Senegal's Sadio Mane is a key selection in the 28-man World Cup squad named by coach Pape ⁠Thiaw on Thursday as the influential forward looks to make up for lost time, having missed the finals four years ago in Qatar through ‌injury.
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Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha unconvinced by Africa's 2026 World Cup chances

Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.
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Former Senegal boss Cisse named head coach of Angola on four-year deal

The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team.
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Senegal legend Aliou Cisse resigns as Libya coach

Aliou Cisse has stepped down as head coach of the Libya national team, bringing an early end to his tenure, with reports pointing to financial challenges behind the decision.
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Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title before beating Peru in Paris

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return before beating Peru 2-0 in a friendly at the Stade de France in Paris.
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Issa Diop makes debut for Morocco amid growing dispute with Senegal

Amid the controversy over Senegal being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title ⁠and Morocco being declared winners, the international debut of Issa Diop on Friday proved something of an irony as well as public ‌relations coup.
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Pape Bouna Thiaw believes there is no question that Senegal are AFCON champions

Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said there was no doubt his side were ⁠African champions despite being stripped of the title this month and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.
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Senegal football boss vows 'crusade' against decision to remove AFCON title

The head of Senegal's football governing body vowed on Thursday to mount a “crusade” against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of its African Cup of Nations title, as its legal team warned the case could reshape the world of football and undermine the principle that refereeing decisions are final.
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Senegal officially appeal to CAS against removal of Africa Cup of Nations crown

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) lodged an appeal ⁠at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Wednesday against ‌the decision to strip them of their ‌Africa Cup of Nations title ‌after the final result was overturned.
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McCarthy hits back at Kenya critics and gives reasons for Senegal mauling

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his squad selection for Harambee Stars and further shed light on the team’s 8-0 thrashing by Senegal during their last FIFA international friendly held in November, 2025.
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Senegal and Everton's Gueye ready to give back AFCON medals to ease tensions

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye said that his Senegal side deserved to be Africa Cup of Nations champions but he was ready to "hand back the medals" to Morocco if it eases tension between the two countries.
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Bayern star Nicolas Jackson headlines Senegal squad for Peru and Gambia friendlies

Senegal have announced a strong squad for this month’s international friendlies against Gambia and Peru.
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Betting company pays out winnings for Morocco's delayed AFCON triumph as drama continues

First, Senegal, then from Tuesday, Morocco by default. The winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) changed after two months, making the tournament one of the most bizarre in the history of major sporting events. Even though Senegal have appealed the African federation's decision to the sports arbitration court in Lausanne, one British betting company has already started paying out winnings to those who had Morocco as the champion on their tickets.
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George Weah slams CAF, urges Court of Arbitration to overturn AFCON verdict

The controversy surrounding the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has continued to draw mixed reactions across the African continent.
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Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution

Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some ⁠urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.
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