Senegal's national team lost its last match against France with a score of 3-1 (2026-06-16).

What happened?

The debate on the team's performance must go beyond the players and focus on the underlying causes. An organizational and financial audit is necessary to evaluate the use of resources allocated to the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF).

Why does it matter for Senegal?

The resources generated by international competitions, such as the CAN and the World Cup, must be invested in the performance and development of Senegalese football. | Resources | Amount | | --- | --- | | Participation prizes and prize money from the CAN and the World Cup | 13 billion FCFA | | Public funding | 7 billion FCFA for the World Cup and 5 billion for the CAN |

What comes next?

It is essential to have excellent technical management and impeccable organization to improve the team's performance. The team's recent form is as follows: 2W-0D-3L (LLLWW, most recent first). The training of local technical staff is also vital to create a genuine pool of high-level skills.