England vs Senegal
England vs Senegal preview
England vs Senegal pits England (FIFA #4) against Senegal (#17) in Group H on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at NRG Stadium. England go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Senegal have quarter-finals (2002) as their World Cup high-water mark.
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220) is the retractable-roof home of the Houston Texans (NFL). It sits 24m above sea level in Houston. June/July temperatures in Houston average a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — England have appeared at 17 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF). Senegal have appeared at 4 World Cups (last five: R16, DNQ, Group, DNQ, QF). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
England vs Senegal — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | England | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #4 | #17 |
| Confederation | UEFA | CAF |
| WC appearances | 17 | 4 |
| Best WC finish | Champions (1966) | Quarter-finals (2002) |
| Last 5 WCs | QF, 4th, QF, R16, QF | R16, DNQ, Group, DNQ, QF |
| Captain | Harry Kane | Kalidou Koulibaly |
| Manager | Thomas Tuchel | Pape Thiaw |
| Players to watch | Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka | Sadio Mané, Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson |
Get live England vs Senegal data
// Fetch live data for England vs Senegal
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-21',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is England vs Senegal at the 2026 World Cup?
England vs Senegal is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC at NRG Stadium, Houston.
What stage is England vs Senegal?
England vs Senegal is a Group Stage fixture in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts England vs Senegal?
NRG Stadium (capacity 72,220, opened 2002, retractable roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Houston hosts England vs Senegal.
Who is favoured to win England vs Senegal?
England go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #4, with Senegal ranked #17. England's best World Cup finish is Champions (1966); Senegal's is Quarter-finals (2002). Live odds for England vs Senegal are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch England vs Senegal?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for England vs Senegal in my timezone?
England vs Senegal kicks off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live England vs Senegal stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-21) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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