Senegal Sacks Coach Pape Thiaw After World Cup Exit

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the dismissal of head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff after a meeting of its executive committee on July 11, 2026. This decision followed Senegal's poor performance in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the round of 32.

Senegal was drawn into a challenging group alongside France, Norway, and Iraq, managing only a 5-0 victory against Iraq but suffering a significant defeat to Norway and France. In the knockout stage, Senegal squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium, ultimately losing 3-2 in extra time.

The FSF stated that the decision was made in the best interest of Senegalese football, following a thorough evaluation of the team's performance. FSF President Abdoulay Fall has been mandated to reorganize the national team for future competitions.

A press conference is scheduled for July 13, 2026, at the Leopold S. Senghor Stadium in Dakar to discuss the reasons for Thiaw's dismissal and the team's future.