2026 World Cup: 4 scenarios for Senegal to qualify for the World Cup | OneFootball

4 scenarios for Senegal to qualify for the World Cup

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Senegal has taken a major step toward qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, whose final phase will be held in North America (Canada, United States, and Mexico).

After an incredible comeback against the DR Congo “Leopards,” the “Lions” clinched victory in the 8th round of World Cup qualifiers with a thrilling 3-2 win.

The 2021 AFCON champions now top Group B with a tally of 18 points, holding a two-point lead over their closest rival.

Here are the 4 scenarios that would see Senegal qualify for the 2026 World Cup:

- 6 points from their next two matches against South Sudan and Mauritania

- 4 points from their next two matches against South Sudan and Mauritania, provided DR Congo does not win both of its upcoming games.

- 3 points from their next two matches against South Sudan and Mauritania, as long as DR Congo does the same. - Only 1 point from their next two games against South Sudan and Mauritania, as long as DR Congo also gets just 1 point.

- 2 defeats in their next two matches against South Sudan and Mauritania, provided DR Congo collects only a single point and Sudan does not win both of its upcoming games.