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Match ends Senegal 4-0 South Sudan
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Last minutes of the match Senegal is taking the 3 points on the first matchday of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
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Senegal dominates the game they practically have in the bag.
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Senegal make changes with the intention of keeping the scoreboard ticking over.
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Senegal's goal from the penalty spot is the fourth goal for the home side.
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Senegal's substitute players get up to warm up for possible changes.
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South Sudan are also beginning to create danger but without clarity.
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Senegal continue to press and look to increase their lead even further.
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South Sudan made changes with the intention of being more offensive.
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Half time Senegal 3-0 South Sudan.
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Last minutes of the first half Senegal are taking the lead into the break.
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Sudan commits a lot of fouls and the game becomes very tight.
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South Sudan's first moves fail to be effective.
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Senegal is comfortably against the game.
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Sudan is suffering a lot and has not been able to come out calmly to create danger.
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Goal for Senegal, Sadio Mane in a great team move scores quickly the second goal.
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Gooool for Senegal, very quickly the first goal for the home team.
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Senegal start the game with more possession and begin to create danger.
Kickoff
Senegal vs South Sudan kicks off.
All ready
All set for kick-off, the teams are ready to take to the field for the national anthems and the start of the match.
End the warm-up
The two teams finish warming up and go into the dressing room for a final talk with their coach before kick-off.
Great Entrance
The stadium is one of the most important in Senegal and is expected to be almost full to capacity with fans who will not abandon their country.
Already warming up
The two teams are warming up and getting ready for the match as the stadium fills up.
Already in the stadium
The two teams are already in the stadium and are preparing to warm up and the starting line-ups are announced.
Fans
Little by little, the fans are beginning to arrive at the stadium, a large entry is expected for this match on the road to the 2026 World Cup.
Stay tuned for a live coverage of Senegal vs South Sudan in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
In a few moments we will share with you the starting line-ups for Senegal vs South Sudan live in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, as well as the latest information from the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's up-to-the-minute live online coverage of the match.
Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade
It is the most important Olympic stadium in Senegal, an imposing stadium with a capacity for 50 thousand spectators, it was inaugurated in February 2022, it will be the stadium where Senegal and South Sudan will meet for this first match on the road to the 2026 World Cup, a stadium that is always full with fans who are excited to return to a World Cup, certainly a great stadium for a match that will undoubtedly be full of goals, intensity and emotions.
Where and how to watch Senegal vs South Sudan online live in the 2026 World Cup Qualifier
The match Senegal vs South Sudan will not be televised.
The Senegal vs South Sudan match can be tuned into FIFA+ streams.
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Other matches this Saturday
In addition to this match between Senegal and South Sudan, the matches of South Africa vs Benin and Niger vs Tanzania will be played, without a doubt a very exciting day, full of important teams and top quality players who will give everything to get the 3 points.
What time is the match Senegal vs South Sudan in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup?
This is the kick-off time for the Senegal vs South Sudan match on 18 November 2023 in various countries:
Argentina: 15:00 hours
Bolivia: 15:00
Brazil: 15:00 hours
Chile: 15:00 hours
Colombia: 15:00 hours
Ecuador: 15:00 hours
Spain: 21:00 hours
United States: 14:00 hours PT and 15:00 hours ET
Mexico: 13:00 hours
Paraguay: 15:00 hours
Peru: 15:00 hours
Uruguay: 15:00 hours
Venezuela: 15:00 hours
Japan: 05:00 hours
India: 00:00 hours
Nigeria: 00:00 hours
South Africa: 00:00 hours
Australia: 07:00 hours
United Kingdom ET: 21:00 hours
Absences
Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will be able to count on a full squad and their best players for this match that promises to be one of the best in the start of the African Qualifiers for 2026.
Background
These two teams have never met, but given their World Cup history and experience, Senegal will be the favorites to take the three points, as they have ample experience, so this Saturday they will be favorites to take the three points and start their road to the next World Cup with a bang.
How does South Sudan get there?
South Sudan comes from defeating Kenya 1-0 in their last match of preparation for this qualification, this team has grown a lot and will seek to give the surprise in this qualification seeking to qualify for the first time in its history in a World Cup, will be sharing Group B, with Congo, Sudan, Tongo and Mauritania, in this way the two teams arrive at this meeting that will start their way to Mexico, United States and Canada 2026.
How does Senegal get there?
The selection of Senegal comes from defeating in a friendly match 1-0 to Cameroon, in order to arrive in the best way to the beginning of the Qualifying Round for the World Cup 2026, a selection that has 2 consecutive World Cups qualifying, being one of the most solid countries and with players of great quality led by Sadio Mane, undoubtedly an important selection that will seek to start in the best way this qualifying round and fight for a ticket to the next World Cup, in this way Senegal arrives to the first date.
Good afternoon friends of VAVEL!
Good evening to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live coverage of Senegal vs South Sudan, Match day 1 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The match will take place at the Stade Me Abdoulaye Wade, kick-off at 13:00.
