ABOUT KALIDOU KOULIBALY
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Kalidou Koulibaly arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 10 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Senegal, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists across roughly 90 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Senegal
As a defender for Senegal, Koulibaly anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Al Hilal is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Senegal enter Group I, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Koulibaly's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Best WC2026 odds for Senegal
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Kalidou Koulibaly's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Koulibaly features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics