Friendly Internationals Preview: USA VS Senegal - prediction, team news, lineups



Posted Sunday, May 31, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(USA) Strength]:
1. As the hosts of this World Cup, USA will take all upcoming events very seriously, and their fighting spirit is unquestionable.
2. USA have announced their 26-man World Cup squad, and Transfermarkt has listed the total market value of the team. Pulisic leads with 50 million euros, with eight players valued at no less than 25 million euros.
 

[(USA) Neutral]:
1. According to renowned transfer journalist Schira, Pochettino will leave USA after the World Cup, and intermediaries have recommended him to AC Milan.
 

[(USA) Weakness]:
1. USA have lost two consecutive warm-up matches against Belgium and Portugal, with recent form declining.
2. In the last five matches, USA have scored 11 goals but conceded 10, showing an imbalance in attack and defense.
 

[(Senegal) Strength]:
1. Senegal will also be fully prepared for the World Cup, with strong determination to compete.
2. Senegal have announced their World Cup squad, led by Mane, with Jackson and Koulibaly included, and Mbaye and Sarr selected. The current list has 28 players, and the final version will be a 26-man squad.
3. At 34, Mane is Senegal's all-time top scorer with 53 international goals. The former Liverpool star now plays for Saudi club Al Nassr FC and missed the 2022 Qatar World Cup due to injury.
4. Senegal have won two consecutive warm-up matches against Peru and Gambia, achieving a two-game winning streak with good form.
5. In the last five matches, Senegal have scored 7 goals and conceded 4, with commendable performances in both attack and defense.
 

[(Senegal) Neutral]:
1. This is the first-ever meeting between the two teams, making it essentially an encounter match.
 

[Tips]:
The recent warm-up match results of USA are concerning, as the team suffered two consecutive losses against Belgium and Portugal. These two defeats not only exposed the defensive vulnerabilities of USA when facing strong European teams but also dealt a blow to the team's morale.

In contrast, Senegal's recent warm-up performances have been perfect. They defeated Peru and Gambia in succession, achieving two consecutive wins with high team morale. In these two victories, Senegal not only showed multiple scoring options in attack but also demonstrated high concentration and organizational discipline in defense.

With this shift in momentum, it is favorable to see Senegal remain unbeaten away from home.
 

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