With just five days to go before the Senegal-Sudan match, which counts as the seventh day of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, several Senegalese internationals made their mark this weekend in Europe and beyond. From England to France, via Italy and Spain, the Lions shone.

The roundup begins in French Ligue 1. New Senegalese international Moustapha Mbow and Paris FC secured their first win of the season by beating Metz (3-2). Mbow, a starter, was involved in one of Paris's goals. For Metz, Sadibou Sané scored an exceptional goal, while Idrissa Gueye started and Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly was absent from the match sheet.

Transferred to Lens, Abdallah Sima did not take part in his new club's victory against Brest (3-1), deprived of Abdoulaye Niakhaté Ndiaye.

At the Moustoir, Lorient lost 1-7 to Lille. Senegalese players Bingourou Kamara, Formose Mendy, Sambou Soumano, and Abdoulaye Faye were all present (Bamba Dieng was injured). Sambou Soumano, despite missing a penalty, provided an assist for Lorient's only goal.

Mikayil Ngor Faye, who is due to leave, remained on the bench during Rennes' trip to Angers (1-1).

Le Havre won at home against Nice, led by Antoine Mendy and Yehvann Diouf (3-1). Senegalese players from HAC stood out: Issa Soumaré scored and provided an assist, Rassoul Ndiaye scored and Mory Diaw provided an assist.

At the Louis II Stadium, Monaco beat Strasbourg (3-2). Krépin Diatta was absent for Monaco, but Lamine Camara (starter) provided an assist, while Mamadou Sarr wore the Strasbourg captain's armband.

Finally, during the Lyon/Marseille clash (1-0), Moussa Niakhaté was a starter in the Lyon defense.

In England

In the Premier League, Iliman Ndiaye shone again for Everton. The Senegalese player scored the second goal for the Toffees in their 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton. Veteran Idrissa Gana Gueye also started.

Habib Diarra's newly promoted Sunderland beat Brentford 2-1. The Senegalese midfielder, who was adapting to the new season, earned the penalty that equalized for his team.

Pape Matar Sarr, the starter, was unable to prevent Tottenham's defeat against Bournemouth (0-1).

At Aston Villa, Ismaïla Sarr sealed Crystal Palace's victory (0-3) by scoring the third goal in the 78th minute.

At Chelsea, Nicolas Jackson, whose loan to Bayern Munich failed, was absent during the Blues' victory at Fulham (0-2).

With West Ham, El Hadji Malick Diouf stood out in the victory at Nottingham Forest (0-3), providing a superb assist for Callum Wilson.

In Italy

On Matchday 2 of Serie A, Boulaye Dia scored Lazio's fourth goal (82nd minute) against Hellas Verona (4-0). Cheikh Tidiane Niasse remained on the bench.

Injured, Assane Diao did not take part in Como's defeat against Bologna (1-0).

In Spain

In La Liga, Pape Guèye and Villarreal brought back a point from Vigo (1-1).

For their part, Pathé Ciss (starter) and Rayo Vallecano drew Lamine Yamal's FC Barcelona (1-1).

In Türkiye

For the 4th day, Ismail Jakobs was absent during Galatasaray's victory against Rizespor (3-1).

In Belgium

On the 6th day, Anderlecht, deprived of Moussa Ndiaye and Ilay Camara, lost to Union Saint-Gilloise (2-0).

In Serbia

In the SuperLiga, Chérif Ndiaye came on as a substitute in the 66th minute and contributed to Red Star Belgrade's 5-1 victory over Novi Pazar.

In Saudi Arabia

Al Ahly captained by Edouard Mendy started the season with a 1-0 win over Neom. Kalidou Koulibaly also started in Al Hilal's 2-0 victory over Al Riyadh.

With Al Nassr, Sadio Mané provided an assist in the big victory at Al Taawoun (5-0).

On the other hand, pending a transfer to FC Metz, Habib Diallo did not participate in the Al Shabab match, heavily beaten by Al Khaleej (1-4).