Senegal: Dakar’s youth ignite World Cup fever as Senegal prep for 2026.

SHOTLIST: DAKAR, SENEGAL (JUNE 11, 2026) 1. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF PEOPLE PLAYING FOOTBALL ON BEACH 2. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE PLAYING FOOTBALL ON BEACHDAKAR, SENEGAL - JUNE 11, 2026: Young football enthusiasts gathered on the sun-drenched beaches of Dakar on Thursday, June 11, as excitement reached a fever pitch across Senegal ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Along the vibrant Atlantic coastline, groups of young players organized spirited matches on the sand, transforming wide sections of the beach into makeshift football pitches. Football remains the undeniable heartbeat of Senegal. As the anticipation for the tournament grows, these coastal games created colorful, high-energy scenes, with passionate players competing hard until the final rays of sunset. The West African nation is set to begin its World Cup campaign on June 16 against France. Senegal will compete in Group I alongside Norway and Iraq.