Senegal discovers medical scandal after 2026 World Cup elimination The Lions of Teranga were eliminated early from the 2026 World Cup after a 3-2 loss to Belgium on July 1. Now, a medical scandal rocks the Senegalese federation: their team doctor for the past decade was a gynecologist-obstetrician with no sports qualifications. ## What did the medical audit reveal? Abdallah Fall, president of the Senegalese Football Federation, revealed in a press conference that Dr. Abdoulrahmane Fedor, the team's doctor since 2016, lacked the expertise to treat footballers. Players distrusted him, which hurt their preparation. ## Why did this scandal have an impact? Players complained about ineffective treatments and inadequate rehabilitation programs. The lack of trust in the doctor affected their physical and mental condition, contributing to their early elimination. ## What other issues were revealed? The federation also admitted refusing to pay for the team's chef to travel to the United States for cost reasons. Players had to order meals online, which harmed their nutritional preparation. ## What are the consequences? The scandal led to the dismissal of coach Babi Thiaw. The federation has promised a complete overhaul of its medical and logistical staff before the next competitions.