Pape Thiaw sacked after Senegal’s World Cup exit

Following the early elimination of the Lions of Teranga in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has decided to move on from manager Pape Thiaw.
The Executive Committee has officially announced that it has decided “to initiate a procedure to terminate the duties of the national coach, Mr. Pape Bouna Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff”.
This immediate sanction follows the results of the campaign at this 2026 World Cup. The governing