Senegal parts ways with coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Senegal has dismissed manager Pape Thiaw and his entire coaching staff following a disappointing World Cup performance. The team, which entered the tournament as a highly-ranked African contender, advanced to the knockout stage but lost to Belgium in the Round of 32 after leading early in the match. Senegal's federation announced the move after evaluating the team's results and prospects. A press conference is scheduled to discuss the decision, and FSF president Abdoulaye Fall will reorganize the national teams as needed.
- •Senegal finished third in their World Cup group.
- •The team lost 3-1 to France and narrowly fell to Belgium.
- •Pape Thiaw led Senegal after winning the 2022 African Nations Championship.
- •A press conference to discuss the changes is set for Monday.
- •FSF president Abdoulaye Fall will oversee the coaching reorganization.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Senegal fires manager Pape Thiaw, entire coaching staff following disappointing World Cup run
"The Lions of Teranga squeaked into the knockout round as a third-place team, but fell to Belgium in the Round of 32.
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