Everton's Pickford remains after Senegal's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:45 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Everton's Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye were eliminated from the World Cup as Senegal lost to Belgium. Senegal took a 2-0 lead with goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, but Belgium responded late with two goals, including a decisive penalty in extra time. Gana Gueye's contract with Everton has expired, while Ndiaye returns to the club for pre-season. Jordan Pickford is now the only Everton player left in the tournament, with England set to face Mexico in the Round of 16.
- •Senegal lost to Belgium in the Round of 32.
- •Gana Gueye and Ndiaye were key starters for Senegal.
- •Senegal led 2-0 before Belgium equalized late.
- •Belgium won with a penalty in extra time.
- •Pickford is Everton's last remaining player in the World Cup.
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Pickford last man standing for Everton as Ndiaye and Gana Gueye exit World Cup
"(Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)Idrissa Gana Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye suffered disappointment as Senegal’s World Cup campaign came to an end on Wednesday night.Gana Gueye and Ndiaye both star...
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