2026 World Cup: "I hope England qualifies for the World Cup final against Senegal and that we win 1-0," Sadio Mané

In an interview with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, Sadio Mané was asked for his opinion on Thomas Tuchel, the current England manager. Among his suggestions, the Senegalese striker took the opportunity to give his prediction for the 2026 World Cup final.

The Senegalese international dreams of a Senegal-England match-up in the 2026 World Cup final in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The 33-year-old Senegalese striker made his prediction during an interview with Rio Ferdinand, where he also discussed the current Three Lions manager, Thomas Tuchel, who coached him during his time at Bayern Munich.

“When I arrived (at Bayern Munich), I found his work really interesting. He’s an excellent coach, which is why he’s in England now,” the Al-Nassr player stated.

He added,

“And I hope England qualifies for the World Cup final against Senegal and that we win 1-0, like last time. Ah, we beat them 3-1 at Nottingham Forest (laughs). I didn’t play in the match, but I watched it. And before kickoff, I saw posts on social media in the stadium, especially on Snapchat, because it was a crucial match for many. I think that match allowed us to see the team’s progress.”