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Last update: 3 hours agoSenegal World Cup squad buzz: Coach Pape Thiaw has unveiled a 28-man Senegal squad with “big dreams” for 2026, led by Sadio Mané, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Edouard Mendy and captain Kalidou Koulibaly (returning from a thigh injury), plus Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Lorient striker Bamba Dieng. Senegal open June 16 vs France, with Group I also featuring Norway and Iraq—plus a reminder that Senegal’s 2002 opener win over France still hangs in the story. Selection debate: Thiaw also defended leaving Malang Sarr out, saying it was about balance after speaking with the Ligue 1 standout twice. Global football headlines hitting Africa: Norway’s World Cup squad is captained by Arsenal’s Ødegaard and features Haaland, while England’s Tuchel-era shock omissions (Foden, Palmer, Maguire) keep the spotlight on who’s in—and who’s out. Fan culture & access: Across the Atlantic, NYC announced 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets via lottery, with free buses—showing how the tournament is already shaping entertainment plans.
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