Key Takeaways:
- Senegal clinched a 4-0 victory against Mauritania in their final Group B qualifier
- Sadio Mané scored twice, including a first-half stoppage-time free kick
- The Lions of Teranga advanced to their third successive World Cup with 24 points, finishing ahead of DR Congo
Qualification Campaign Concludes in Style
Senegal have booked their place at the 2026 World Cup after a commanding 4-0 win over Mauritania on home soil in the last match of Group B of the African qualifiers. This result confirms their place at football’s greatest stage for a third consecutive tournament appearance.
Match Breakdown and Goal Scorers
The breakthrough arrived in first-half stoppage time courtesy of Sadio Mané. The Al-Nassr forward converted directly from a free kick, handing the hosts a deserved lead heading into the interval.
Just three minutes after play resumed, Mané added his second goal, finishing off a pass from Krépin Diatta to double Senegal’s advantage.
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Iliman Ndiaye made it 3-0 in the 64th minute, capitalising on an assist from Nicolas Jackson to mark a significant tally for the home side.
Habib Diallo completed the scoreline five minutes before full-time, firing home from inside the penalty area to round off a comprehensive display.
Group Standings and Progression
By topping Group B with 24 points, the Lions of Teranga have emphatically stamped their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, maintaining their consistency at the highest level of African football qualification. DR Congo finish as runners-up, just two points behind.
