Senegal Seeks New Coach After World Cup Exit

The Lions of Teranga are looking for a new coach after being eliminated in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Pape Thiaw could be ousted in the coming days or weeks.

Who will replace Pape Thiaw?

A name is already circulating: that of Hervé Renard. The French technician was contacted by the Senegalese Federation on the sidelines of the start of the World Cup.

Why Hervé Renard?

Hervé Renard took the place of Sabri Lamouchi on the bench of Tunisia in the middle of the World Cup for a commando mission that ended badly. He is in discussions with the Eagles of Carthage to continue the adventure, but the trend would be rather towards a departure.

What about Pape Thiaw's future?

Pape Thiaw had threatened to leave the national team if his contract was not signed. He finally signed his new contract just five hours before the start of the tournament against Norway.

The Lions of Teranga disappointed in this 2026 World Cup, with two defeats, against France and Norway. They still qualified for the round of 16 by finishing among the best third-placed teams.

The recent form of the Lions of Teranga has been poor, with a record of 2W-0D-3L in their last 5 games, including a loss to France on June 16, 2026.