However, the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup became a total disaster for the Senegalese, as they started with a shock 0–1 defeat to Japan.

Senegal also failed to hold the line properly against Israel in a humiliating 1–1 draw, where a Senegalese player even scored an own goal.

Senegal improved against Colombia in the final match, and led 1–0 until the fifth minutes of added time in the second half when a late goal from the Colombian side ensured Senegal to finish bottom and suffer a group stage exit.

This was the first-time ever in Senegalese football history, a national team of the country finished bottom of the table, a humiliating exit for the African champions.

Win Draw Loss The following players were named in the squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, to be played in May–June 2023.