Pape Gueye Quits Senegal National Team After World Cup Exit

Pape Gueye, a midfielder for the Senegal National Football Team, has announced an indefinite break from international football, declaring he will not represent the team again until the current coaching staff remains in place. This decision comes in the wake of Senegal's painful exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Belgium in a dramatic Round of 32 encounter.

Gueye's announcement has sent shockwaves through Senegalese football, marking him as the first senior player to publicly distance himself from the national team following the disappointing campaign. The 26-year-old emphasized that his decision is directly connected to the current coach and staff, and he will remain unavailable for selection until there is a change in the technical bench.

Gueye's remarks have raised concerns about possible divisions within the team, although neither the Senegal Football Federation nor the coaching staff has officially responded to his comments.