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A look back at the three participations of the Lions of Teranga in the World Cup

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Senegal has qualified for its fourth World Cup finals appearance after 2002, 2018 and 2022, having crushed Mauritania with an emphatic 4-0 victory.

Let's take a look back at the three appearances of the Lions of Teranga on football's grandest stage.

Japan-South Korea 2002

For their debut at a World Cup finals, Senegal caused a sensation by defeating reigning champions France (1-0). After two draws against Denmark (1-1) and Uruguay (3-3), they advanced to the Round of 16, where they overcame Sweden (2-1 after extra time). The journey of El Hadji Diouf and his teammates ended in the quarter-finals, falling to Turkey (0-1 after extra time).

Russia 2018

The Lions of Teranga made their return to the World Cup 16 years later. This time, they couldn't progress past the group stage, finishing third with 4 points. After a victory over Poland (1-0), Sadio Mané and company were held to a draw by Japan (2-2) and then beaten by Colombia (0-1)—a costly defeat that ended their campaign.

Qatar 2022

On Qatari soil, Aliou Cissé's men defeated Qatar (3-1) and Ecuador (2-1) to reach the Round of 16, despite a loss to the Netherlands (0-2). Their run ended at the hands of England (0-3).