UPDATED Senegal Upsets Poland

Kristylee Varley

AM800-SPORTS-SENEGAL-WORLD-CUP-2018-GETTY-1.3914518 MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 19: Cheikhou Kouyate of Senegal shows appreciation to the fans following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Senegal at Spartak Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Cheikhou Kouyate of Senegal shows appreciation to the fans following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Poland and Senegal at Spartak Stadium on June 19, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images))

Published: June 19, 2018 at 4:36PM EDT

Senegal is now tied for the Group H lead with Japan

Senegal became the first African team to win at this year's World Cup.

They defeated Poland 2-1 and are now tied tied for the Group H lead with Japan, which upset Colombia 2-1 earlier today.

Senegal is returning to the World Cup for the first time since a thrilling run to the quarterfinals on its tournament debut in Japan and South Korea in 2002.

The team is Africa's last chance of getting a win in the first volley of games at the World Cup.