Senegal’s national football team, the Lions of Teranga, is earning recognition at the 2026 World Cup not for wins, but for exceptional sportsmanship. After two rounds of group stage matches, Senegal is among the tournament’s most disciplined teams, having received no yellow or red cards. They share this distinction with Germany, France, Japan, and Norway. This positive disciplinary record highlights the team’s composure under coach Pape Thiaw, despite facing strong opponents. In contrast, South Africa currently holds the lowest ranking with 12 penalty points due to multiple yellow cards and expulsions. Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Jordan also demonstrate strong discipline with only one yellow card each. Senegal will play their final group stage match seeking qualification for the knockout rounds, bolstered by their reputation for fair play.