Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Analyzes 3-2 Loss to Belgium

Pape Thiaw, the head coach of the Senegal National Football Team, addressed the team's 3-2 defeat to Belgium during the 2026 World Cup. Senegal took an early lead with goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, going up 2-0.

However, Belgium mounted a comeback, scoring twice in the late second half through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans, which forced the match into extra time. In the final moments, Belgium was awarded a penalty, which Tielemans calmly converted, sealing the victory for Belgium.

Thiaw noted that his team struggled to maintain their lead, particularly after conceding the first goal, and emphasized the difficulty of lifting the team's spirits after the setback. The match highlighted the challenges faced by Senegal in their quest to qualify for the next stage of the tournament.