Find out everything you need to know about the friendly clash between Senegal and Saudi Arabia, scheduled for the night of Tuesday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 10. This match is part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in North America with 48 teams participating.
Senegal will play its final warm-up game before kicking off its campaign at the 2026 World Cup against Saudi Arabia.
This international friendly will be held at San Antonio FC Stadium, in San Antonio, Texas (USA). Kick-off is set for Tuesday, June 9 at 23:00 GMT.
Senegal and Saudi Arabia have only met twice in their history, both times in international friendlies.
The Saudis came out on top in both encounters, each time winning 3-2. The first victory dates back to September 17, 1998, in Dammam, while the second was recorded on May 14, 2002, in Riyadh, just weeks before the 2002 World Cup kicked off.
After this final dress rehearsal, Sadio Mané and his teammates will turn their attention to their opening World Cup showdown. The Lions of Teranga will begin their campaign against France on June 16, in one of the most anticipated group stage clashes.
⏳The Lions of Senegal will play their final preparation match this June 9 in San Antonio against Saudi Arabia, a final dress rehearsal before the start of the 2026 World Cup. #GoGainde #DemBaJeex pic.twitter.com/YJHgyx3gFJ
— Senegal team (@GaindeYi) June 7, 2026
Which channels are broadcasting Senegal vs Saudi Arabia live?
The match is expected to be shown on the following platforms and channels:
STC TVSSC (pending confirmation)Canal+ (pending confirmation)
✈️🇸🇳 Heading to San Antonio for the Lions of Teranga!⚽ International friendly🇸🇳 Senegal 🆚 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia📅 Tuesday, June 9🕚 23:00 (Dakar time)🕖 19:00 (New York time)🦁 The Lions are ready for a new challenge!💚💛❤️#GOALSénégal pic.twitter.com/x26YVQNYEI
— GOAL Senegal June 7, 2026
Senegal’s schedule at the 2026 World Cup
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France × Senegal: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 19:00 GMT, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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Norway × Senegal: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at midnight GMT MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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Senegal × Iraq: Friday, June 26, 2026, at 19:00 GMT, BMO Field, Toronto.
Saudi Arabia’s schedule at the 2026 World Cup
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Saudi Arabia × Uruguay: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 22:00 GMT, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami.
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Spain × Saudi Arabia: Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 16:00 GMT, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
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Cape Verde × Saudi Arabia: Friday, June 26, 2026, at midnight GMT (early Saturday, June 27), NRG Stadium, Houston.
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2026 World Cup: Senegal vs Saudi Arabia friendly in the works?
Piala Dunia 2026
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