Senegal HubThe Senegal national football team has just suffered a blow with the injury of Edouard Mendy for the rest of the World Cup 2026. The 34-year-old goalkeeper was forced to give up his place to Mory Diaw at the 63rd minute of the game against Norway, this Tuesday.
What happened?
The Senegalese press confirmed that the tests carried out by the staff after the final whistle revealed a serious injury to Edouard Mendy's left knee ligament.
Why is this important for Senegal?
This injury is a major blow to the player, as well as to his coach, Pape Thiaw, who loses a key player in a crucial moment. The Senegal national football team must now do without its first-choice goalkeeper for the rest of the competition.
What comes next?
The Senegal national football team will face Iraq on Friday at 21h. Mory Diaw, goalkeeper of Havre AC, is expected to be reinstated in goal for the upcoming matches. The supporters of the Senegal national football team are anxiously awaiting the next news on Edouard Mendy's health.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Norway | 3-2 |
The Senegal national football team must now recover from this injury and focus on the upcoming matches to try to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
