Has Cheikhou Kouyaté played in a World Cup before?

Senegal has appeared in 4 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Cheikhou Kouyaté's full international history.

What position does Cheikhou Kouyaté play?

Cheikhou Kouyaté plays as a midfielder for Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Senegal in at the 2026 World Cup?

Senegal are in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside France, Norway, Iraq.

When does Senegal play at the World Cup?

Senegal's first match is on 2026-06-16 against France at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

How old is Cheikhou Kouyaté?

Cheikhou Kouyaté is 36 years old.

Cheikhou Kouyaté – Senegal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Cheikhou Kouyaté

Date of BirthDecember 21, 1989 (age 36)

Place of BirthDakar, Senegal

Height / Weight189 cm / 83 kg

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubAmed

Career

Appearances

Career

Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
1. Lig	8	0	0
Friendlies	2	0	0
All Competitions	10	0	0

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Senegal's group: Group I →

Senegal International

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World Cup 2026

Group I →

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	France	2	2	0	5	6
2	Norway	2	2	0	4	6
3	Senegal	2	0	2	-3	0
4	Iraq	2	0	2	-6	0

2026-06-16France vs SenegalMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford→2026-06-22Norway vs SenegalMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford→2026-06-26Senegal vs IraqBMO Field, Toronto→

2026 tournament outlook

Cheikhou Kouyaté will represent Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Senegal have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Norway, Iraq. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against France at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. As a midfielder, Kouyaté will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Senegal's best World Cup finish is Quarterfinals (2002). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Senegal at the 2026 World Cup

Cheikhou Kouyaté is part of the Senegal squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Pape Thiaw, alongside M. Diaw, E. Diouf, I. Camara, and B. Dia among the key players.

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