Group A at the World Cup features two sides in search of redemption. Historically dominant though never a World Cup champion, the Netherlands failed to qualify for the 2018 tournament for just the second time since 1990. Senegal made it to Russia but was dealt heartbreak in the group stage, being sent home on a tiebreaker that saw Japan advance because it had fewer yellow cards.
Now, though, both sides look dangerous. Senegal went on a dream run to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time this year, led by Édouard Mendy in goal. The Chelsea star has allowed just 10 goals in 23 matches for his nation. And forward Sadio Mané has hit the ground running at new club Bayern Munich.
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