USMNT Beats Senegal in pre-World Cup friendly
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Mauricio Pochettino will be looking for a bounce-back performance before the World Cup following consecutive losses to Belgium and Portugal in March.
Pulisic also assisted on a goal from Sergiño Dest before Folarin Balogun scored the game-winner in the second half.
The U.S. faces Senegal in a key World Cup tuneup that will test Mauricio Pochettino’s roster choices, tactical flexibility and player roles, while Senegal looks to reaffirm its status as a serious 2026 contender amid an African title dispute.
Reports in Africa suggested Thiaw refused to board a plane due to his contract having expired in February and not been resolved. Abdel Majid Bziouat / AFP via Getty Images Senegal have “categorically” denied that men’s national team head coach Pape ...
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USMNT 3-2 Senegal: Pulisic ends goal drought as Yanks overcome Mane brace in Charlotte friendly
Christian Pulisic broke out of his goal drought and the Unites States men's national team warmed up for the World Cup with an eyebrow-raising 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte on Sunday.
The Senegalese national team — known around the world as the Lions of Teranga — is one of the finest and most consistent squads in Africa.