Senegal Parts Ways with Manager Pape Thiaw After World Cup Disappointment

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced the immediate termination of Pape Thiaw's contract as head coach. The decision comes in the wake of the national team's disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup, where their campaign concluded in the Round of 32.

Senegal, a team with high expectations on the continental and global stages, failed to advance further in the competition. The federation deemed the team's performance below the required standard, leading to the managerial change.

No immediate successor has been named, and the search for a new technical leader is expected to begin shortly. The federation expressed gratitude for Thiaw's service while emphasizing the need for a new direction to achieve future objectives.