Senegal's national team, currently competing in the 2026 World Cup, is facing internal issues. According to Yoro Mangara, a journalist, coach Pape Thiaw changed his mind about the reserve list, angering some players.

What happened?

The conflict arose after the Bayern midfielder's friendly match against the United States, where Pape Thiaw designated striker Chérif Ndiaye as one of the two reserves, instead of Bara Sapoko Ndiaye and Ilay Camara.

Why is this important for Senegal?

These internal problems could impact the team's performance in the 2026 World Cup, where Senegal has already lost its first two matches, including the last one against France on June 16, 2026 (3-1).

DateResult
2026-06-16France 3-1 Senegal

What comes next?

Senegal must now regroup to try to save its World Cup campaign, despite internal problems and injuries, such as É. Mendy's current unavailability.

Senegal's recent form is 2W-0D-3L, with three consecutive losses. The next match will be crucial for the Lions of Senegal.