Senegal's team doctor lacked the specialist background needed to support the squad during the World Cup in ​North America, the president of the country's football federation said ‌on Monday, as the governing body took stock of a disappointing campaign.

A late stunner from Kylian Mbappé sealed a dramatic win for France in their opener against Senegal. The Group I clash came to life in the second half with four goals, as Mbappé scored from 30 yards out to get his side off to a winning start in their quest to reclaim the World Cup.

Senegal has fired its men’s football head coach Pape Thiaw, according to a statement issued by the national federation. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) added that Thiaw’s technical

The Senegal national football team, which faced constant noise throughout the tournament due to internal discord and administrative failures, has been hit by another shocking revelation.

Senegal could soon usher in a new era. Following the dismissal of Pape Thiaw after the team's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 exit, multiple reports indicate that Patrick Vieira has become the frontrunner to take over the Lions of Teranga.

FSF president Abdoulaye Fall says a pay dispute with coach Pape Thiaw created a toxic atmosphere around Senegal during the World Cup. Thiaw was sacked after the team’s last-32 exit to Belgium.

The Senegal Football Federation president revealed concerns among players over the national team's doctor, allegedly trained as a gynecologist, affecting their FIFA World Cup 2026 performance. Despite the association's defense of the doctor's credentials,