Senegal sacks manager Thiaw after World Cup last-32 exit
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Senegal has terminated the contract of manager Pape Thiaw following the team's elimination in the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup. The Teranga Lions lost their first two group matches to France and Norway but secured advancement with a 5-0 win over Iraq. Senegal held a 2-0 lead against Belgium in their knockout match, only to concede three goals, including a late penalty, resulting in a 3-2 defeat. Midfielder Pape Gueye announced plans to take a break from international duty until changes are made to the coaching staff. The Senegal Football Federation stated the decision was made after a thorough assessment of the team's performance and future prospects.
- •Pape Thiaw managed Senegal since December 2024.
- •Senegal lost 2-0 to France and Norway in group stage.
- •They beat Iraq 5-0 to reach knockout stages.
- •Senegal led Belgium 2-0 before losing 3-2.
- •Midfielder Pape Gueye is taking a break from national duty.
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- 7:25 AMBBC Sport — Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
"Senegal fired its men’s football coach Pape Thiaw, according to a statement issued by the national federation on Sunday. The Senegalese Football Federation added that Thiaw's technical staff were also dismissed. The decision followed Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup.
"Senegal have sacked head coach Pape Thiaw a week and a half after their bitter World Cup exit against Belgium, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said on Sunday. The FSF said Thiaw and his entire coaching staff had been relieved of their duties.
"Senegal part ways with their head coach after the national side’s elimination from the tournament at the last-32 stage.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 6:01 AMYet Another Coach Fired After World Cup Exit
Senegal have terminated the contract of head coach Pape Thiaw after the country's elimination in the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:23 PMPape Thiaw fired as Senegal coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup
Senegal part ways with their head coach after the national side’s elimination from the tournament at the last-32 stage.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 1:20 PMSenegal sacks men's football coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Senegal fired its men’s football coach Pape Thiaw, according to a statement issued by the national federation on Sunday. The Senegalese Football Federation added that Thiaw's technical staff were also dismissed. The decision followed Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 8:48 AMSenegal sack coach Thiaw in wake of World Cup last-32 loss
Senegal have sacked head coach Pape Thiaw a week and a half after their bitter World Cup exit against Belgium, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) said on Sunday. The FSF said Thiaw and his entire coaching staff had been relieved of their duties.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 7:25 AMSenegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
- BBC SportJul 12, 2026, 7:25 AMSenegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.
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