Scandals engulf Senegal national team after World Cup 2026 exit

Senegal's 2026 World Cup exit to Belgium triggered a series of scandals, including unauthorized parties, disputes, and a team doctor lacking proper qualifications.

• Senegal exited the 2026 World Cup after losing to Belgium.
• The federation sacked coach Pape Thiaw following the tournament.
• Federation president Abdoulaye Fall said he only recently learned that the team doctor, employed for ten years, was a gynecologist.
• The team camp hosted unauthorized parties and gatherings, while internal disputes over bonuses and food disrupted preparations.