Senegal’s national football team has arrived in New Jersey to begin preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The team will be based at Rutgers University’s campus and stay at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick for the duration of the group stage. They have already completed two warm-up matches against the United States and Saudi Arabia as part of their preparation. Senegal is now focused on their opening match against France next Tuesday, a crucial game in Group I. The team, led by Pape Thiaw, recognizes the importance of this first match in their pursuit of a spot in the knockout stage. The Lions are currently finalizing preparations at their New Brunswick base for the highly anticipated encounter.