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Senegalese Football Federation blames Pape Thiaw’s pay dispute for World Cup exit
The Senegalese football federation president cited salary demands from coach Pape Thiaw as a primary cause for team friction and their subsequent World Cup exit.
Senegal Dismisses Head Coach Pape Thiaw Following World Cup Elimination
The Senegal Football Federation has fired manager Pape Thiaw following the team's round of 32 exit in the 2026 World Cup and internal unrest among players.
Pape Thiaw removed as Senegal coach following 2026 World Cup exit
Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following an early exit from the 2026 World Cup and a series of poor tournament performances.
Mohamed Chibi Taunts Senegal Following World Cup Elimination
Moroccan footballer Mohamed Chibi publicly mocked Senegal after their exit from the 2026 World Cup, reigniting tensions from a previous controversial final.
Pape Gueye Quits Senegal National Team Following World Cup Elimination
Pape Gueye has stepped down from the Senegal national squad, citing the continued leadership of coach Pape Thiaw after the team's dramatic World Cup exit against Belgium.
History Makers: The Two African Stars Who Found the Net in Three Consecutive World Cup Games
FIFA confirms that Senegal's Ismaïla Sarr and Morocco's Ismael Saibari are the sole African players to score in three consecutive World Cup matches.
2026 World Cup: Rudi Garcia attributes Belgium’s win over Senegal to Youri Tielemans
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia praised captain Youri Tielemans for his late penalty that clinched a 3-2 victory against Senegal, moving the team into the World Cup Round of 16.
Pape Thiaw Reflects on Senegal’s World Cup Exit Against Belgium
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw explains that his team's defensive mindset after taking a 2-0 lead contributed to their 3-2 World Cup loss against Belgium.
Dramatic late comeback and VAR debate send Belgium through as Senegal exit World Cup
Belgium secured a spot in the last 16 after a historic comeback victory over Senegal, sealed by a controversial 125th-minute penalty.
Five African Nations Knocked Out of 2026 World Cup
Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, leaving five African nations remaining in the competition.