Patrick Vieira becomes Senegal national team coach
Senegal has appointed Patrick Vieira as national team coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw who was sacked after the World Cup. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the decision to appoint Vieira, 50, who played as a midfielder for several European clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City.
A strategic choice for the FSF
The FSF stated that the decision to appoint Vieira was a strategic choice that marks a new step in the FSF's desire to put in place a high-level technical framework, in line with the country's sporting ambitions.
The task of revitalizing the national team
Patrick Vieira's mission is to give a new dynamic to the national team, after a World Cup in North America marred by an early elimination in the 16th round against Belgium. The FSF announced that the decision to appoint Vieira was a strategic choice that marks a new step in the FSF's desire to put in place a high-level technical framework, in line with the country's sporting ambitions.
The current situation of the national team
The Senegalese national team is currently in 3rd place in the World Cup standings, with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses, after 3 matches. The Senegalese are 6 points behind the leaders, France.
The last match of the national team
The last match of the Senegalese national team took place on July 1, 2026, against Belgium, and ended 3-2 in favor of the Belgians.
The current situation of Patrick Vieira
Patrick Vieira, 50, played as a midfielder for several European clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City. He won the World Cup in 1998 and the Euro in 2000 with the French team. He also played in England, France, and the United States, before becoming the coach of Senegal.
