WORLD CUP 2026: Jackson and Bayern youngster in the Senegal squad | OneFootball

A number of FC Bayern players will be heading to the World Cup this summer. In addition to the large DFB squad, the nominations of players such as Michael Olise and Josip Stanisic have already been confirmed. Now it is clear that a youngster will also be going to the World Cup

This Thursday, Senegal also named their squad for the World Cup. It was already almost certain that Nicolas Jackson, on loan from Chelsea FC, would be included, as he is an important part of the squad

However, it is now clear that he is not the only player from the record champions traveling to North America with Senegal

Two Bayern players in the Senegal squad

Midfield jewel Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (18), who has also recently been able to get his first minutes in the Bundesliga, is also in the squad, although two more players will be cut before the tournament begins in June

Ndiaye therefore has the chance to make a name for himself during the preparations, but the competition in midfield is fierce, with players such as Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara and Pape Sarr trying to make life difficult for the youngster

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Senegal’s squad also includes other well-known names. Sadio Mane (34), the ex-FC Bayern professional, is one of the most experienced players who can still make a big sporting impact, while Ismaila Sarr and Kalidou Koulibaly also bring plenty of quality

Only at the beginning of June, when the final squads have to be announced to FIFA, will it become clear whether Ndiaye has made it into the final squad. For him, this would certainly be the continuation of a fairytale, as he only joined the record champions in the winter and first had to acclimatize to a completely new environment and accept the competition at a top club.