Overview
- Senegal surrendered a 2-0 lead and lost 3-2 to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, a defeat that triggered intense scrutiny of the team’s performance.
- The Senegalese Football Federation has initiated a formal procedure to dismiss coach Pape Thiaw and his entire coaching staff following an internal evaluation of results and future prospects.
- Sadio Mané announced his retirement from the national team shortly after the tournament, creating an immediate leadership and roster gap for the federation to address.
- Media reports during the World Cup flagged problems including an unclear coach contract, claims of unpaid player bonuses, and complaints about the New Jersey team base, but those reports remain reported and not independently confirmed.
- The FSF says it is reorganising the squad and staff, a move that will shape the short-term coaching search, player selection decisions, and preparation for upcoming competitions.