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Last update: 2 hours agoSenegal World Cup Buzz: Coach Pape Thiaw has unveiled Senegal’s 28-man squad for the 2026 tournament, calling it a “balanced” group built for “big dreams,” with Sadio Mané, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Edouard Mendy and captain Kalidou Koulibaly (returning from injury) among the key names, plus Monaco’s Lamine Camara and Lorient striker Bamba Dieng. Squad Debate: Thiaw also addressed the Malang Sarr omission, saying it was about selection and squad balance and that he’s kept the defender close as a reserve. Matchday Context: Senegal open June 16 against France in New Jersey, with Norway and Iraq also in Group I. Ticket Talk in NYC: New York City is pushing affordability with a lottery for 1,000 $50 World Cup tickets for residents, including free round-trip bus transport. Regional Reality Check: While football headlines roll in, eastern Congo’s rare Ebola outbreak is still escalating, with aid groups warning they’re short on supplies and staff.
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