The Senegal national beach soccer team, also known as the Lions, will discover their opponents for the 2026 Beach Soccer CAN today, November 4, at the draw ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. The draw marks a significant step towards the competition, which Senegal will host from November 28 to December 6, 2026. As the host country and defending champions, Senegal is placed in pot 1 and will be the top seed in Group A.
A total of eight nations will participate in the 2026 Beach Soccer CAN, with the common goal of winning the continental title and securing a ticket to the 2027 World Cup. The two finalists will represent Africa in the next World Cup. Along with Senegal, the other teams in pot 1 include Mauritania, a team that has made significant progress in recent years. Pot 2 consists of Morocco and Mozambique, while pot 3 features Uganda and Malawi, and pot 4 includes Ghana and Angola.
The competition is expected to be highly contested, with two groups of four teams each in the group stage. For Senegal, the stakes are high, as they aim to defend their continental title in front of their home crowd and qualify for the 2027 World Cup. The Lions have a strong record in African beach soccer, with eight titles, and will look to continue their dominance.
The 2026 Beach Soccer CAN will take place from November 28 to December 6, 2026, in Senegal. As the host country, Senegal will be under pressure to perform well and make their fans proud. With their strong team and home advantage, the Lions will be confident of making a deep run in the competition.
The draw ceremony will take place at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo. The teams will be drawn into two groups of four teams each, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The competition will be a significant test for all the participating teams, as they aim to win the continental title and qualify for the World Cup.
Senegal's coach and players will be closely following the draw, as they look to know their opponents and start preparing for the competition. The team's fans will also be eagerly waiting to know who their team will face in the group stage. With the competition just a few weeks away, the excitement is building, and the teams will be looking to make their mark in the tournament.
The 2026 Beach Soccer CAN will be a major event in African football, with the best teams from the continent competing for the top prize. The competition will be a significant test for Senegal, as they aim to defend their title and make a strong impression in front of their home crowd.
Key points
- The draw for the 2026 Beach Soccer CAN will take place on November 4 in Cairo.
- Senegal is the host country and defending champion of the 2026 Beach Soccer CAN.
- Eight teams will participate in the 2026 Beach Soccer CAN, with the top two teams qualifying for the 2027 World Cup.
