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Édouard Mendy ruled out for Senegal against Belgium in knockout round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:21 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Édouard Mendy ruled out for Senegal against Belgium in knockout round

Summary

Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will miss the team's knockout round match against Belgium due to a knee injury. Coach Pape Thiaw confirmed that Mendy is sidelined for the second consecutive match after injuring his knee in Senegal's 3-2 loss to Norway during group play. Mendy has returned to his club in Saudi Arabia for further tests. Mory Diaw, who had a clean sheet against Iraq, is expected to start in goal for Senegal. The match is set for Wednesday in Seattle, where Senegal, having advanced as one of the eight best third-place teams, will face Belgium, which topped Group G.

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Status Watch

•Édouard Mendy out with a knee injury for knockout round match.
•Senegal lost 3-2 to Norway before bouncing back with a win against Iraq.
•Mory Diaw to likely start as goalkeeper in Mendy's place.
•Match against Belgium scheduled for Wednesday in Seattle.
•Senegal advanced to the round of 32 as one of the best third-place teams.

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2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy out with injury for knockout round match against Belgium

What they're saying

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Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is out for the team’s knockout round match against Belgium in the World Cup on Wednesday due to injury. On Tuesday, coach Pape Thiaw confirmed the Al-Ahli goalkeeper will miss his second consecutive World Cup match because he injured his knee in Senegal’s 3-2 loss to Norway in group play.
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