Senegal Sacks Manager Thiaw After World Cup Exit

In a surprising move, the Senegalese Football Federation has parted ways with manager Pape Thiaw following the team's disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup at the last-32 stage. Thiaw, who took charge of the national team in 2022, faced mounting pressure after failing to guide Senegal past the initial knockout round. Despite a promising qualification campaign, the team's inability to perform on the world stage has sparked discussions about the future direction of Senegalese football. The federation is now in search of a new head coach who can harness the potential of a talented squad that includes stars like Sadio Mané and Kalidou Koulibaly.