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·8 October 2025
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Date, time, channel and head-to-head record South Sudan – Senegal

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·8 October 2025
Everything you need to know about the match between South Sudan and Senegal
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Senegal absolutely must secure a win in Juba against South Sudan in this crucial matchday 9 clash of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The Lions of Teranga grabbed top spot in Group B after a thrilling 3-2 victory over DR Congo during the September international break. Sadio Mané and his teammates are determined to hold onto it.
Senegal leads the group with 18 points, two ahead of DR Congo. Meanwhile, South Sudan sits at the bottom with just 3 points (three draws, four losses).
The South Sudan vs Senegal showdown is set for Friday, October 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. GMT at Juba Stadium.
Channels to watch South Sudan vs Senegal
The game will be broadcast live on FIFA+, the official FIFA streaming platform. Fans can also catch it on Senegalese channel RTS.
Senegal and South Sudan have faced off only once before. That encounter came on November 18, 2023, in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with the Lions of Teranga storming to a 4-0 victory thanks to a Sadio Mané brace and goals from Pape Matar Sarr and Lamine Camara.