Moussa Niakhaté – Senegal | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Moussa Niakhaté
Date of BirthMarch 8, 1996 (age 30)
Place of BirthRoubaix, France
Height / Weight190 / 82
PositionDefender
Current ClubLyon
71
Career
Appearances
1
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ligue 1 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| Emirates Cup | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 71 | 1 | 2 |
26
Int'l
Caps
1
Int'l
Goals
Senegal International
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World Cup 2026
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2026 tournament outlook
Moussa Niakhaté 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 defender, Niakhaté 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
Moussa Niakhaté 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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