Gueye says unavailable for Senegal duty under current coaching set-up
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group I – Senegal v Iraq – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada – June 26, 2026 Senegal’s Pape Gueye scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
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July 2 : Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye said he would no longer be available for national team selection while the current coaching staff remains in place, after his side were eliminated from the World Cup on Wednesday.
Senegal squandered a two-goal lead against Belgium before losing 3-2 in extra time in the round of 32.
“I will come back to tell you a few words regarding the elimination … but I announce today that, as long as this technical staff remains in place, I’ll be taking a break from the national team,” the 27-year-old posted on social media.
Senegal looked set to progress after Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr put them ahead.
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Gueye, who scored two goals at the tournament, was replaced shortly after the hour mark, with coach Pape Thiaw sending on Lamine Camara as Senegal sought to protect their advantage.
However, Belgium struck twice in the final four minutes through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans to send the match into extra time.
Belgium then completed the turnaround when Tielemans converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review involving Senegal substitute Camara.
Source: Reuters
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