Pape Gueye steps back from Senegal national team after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Following Senegal's elimination from the World Cup after a late collapse against Belgium, midfielder Pape Gueye announced he will not represent the national team while the current coaching staff is in place. Senegal was leading 2-0 before conceding two quick goals and ultimately losing 3-2 due to a penalty awarded in extra time. Gueye's decision comes amid ongoing issues with the team's management, including a recent controversy over an overturned Africa Cup of Nations victory. Senegal is expected to pursue further action regarding their previous appeal related to their title win.
- •Gueye announced his decision via Instagram.
- •Senegal led 2-0 but lost 3-2 to Belgium.
- •Senegal's AFCON title was overturned earlier this year.
- •The team is appealing a suspension related to the controversy.
- •Coach Pape Thiaw's future is unclear after recent results.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
- 9:02 AMBBC Football — Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Pape Gueye won't play again for Senegal under current coaches following World Cup loss
"After Senegal blew a late lead against Belgium to go out of the World Cup, midfielder Pape Gueye said he would not play for the team while the coaching staff stays. Senegal led 2-0 after 85 minutes in the round of 32 game but gave up two goals before the 90th minute and ended up losing 3-2 to a penalty awarded deep in extra time. Gueye posted on Instagram that “as long as it's this technical staff in place, I will take a break from the national team."
"Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
"Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 9:09 AMGueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
- BBC FootballJul 2, 2026, 9:02 AMGueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 8:43 AMPape Gueye won't play again for Senegal under current coaches following World Cup loss
After Senegal blew a late lead against Belgium to go out of the World Cup, midfielder Pape Gueye said he would not play for the team while the coaching staff stays. Senegal led 2-0 after 85 minutes in the round of 32 game but gave up two goals before the 90th minute and ended up losing 3-2 to a penalty awarded deep in extra time. Gueye posted on Instagram that “as long as it's this technical staff in place, I will take a break from the national team."
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