Senegal have sacked supervisor Pape Thiaw following the nation’s exit from the World Cup on the Spherical-of-32 stage.
Thiaw, who had solely been in cost since December 2024, paid the value for Senegal’s disappointing marketing campaign in North America regardless of guiding the Teranga Lions into the knockout rounds.
Senegal misplaced their opening two Group I matches in opposition to France and Norway earlier than a 5-0 win over Iran secured qualification because the lowest-ranked of one of the best third-placed groups.
Their match led to dramatic style in opposition to Belgium in Seattle.
Senegal gave the impression to be cruising into the last-16 after taking a 2-0 lead with simply 5 minutes remaining of regular time, just for Belgium to attain twice late on earlier than finishing an astonishing comeback by Youri Tielemans’ extra-time penalty to seal a 3-2 win.
Senegal verify Thiaw departure
The Senegal Soccer Federation confirmed Thiaw’s departure on Saturday after what it described as a “thorough analysis of the sporting outcomes and prospects of the nationwide group.”
A federation assertion stated: “The Senegalese Soccer Federation (FSF) informs the general public that following the assembly of the Government Committee held this Saturday July 11, 2026, it was determined to provoke a process to terminate the features of the nationwide coach, Mr Pape Thiaw, in addition to his total technical employees.
“This resolution comes after the elimination of the Senegal nationwide group within the spherical of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“After an intensive analysis of the sporting outcomes and prospects of the nationwide group, the Government Committee deemed it essential to provoke this process in one of the best pursuits of Senegalese soccer.”
