Senegal Star Pape Gueye Vows To Quit National Team Under Current Coaching Staff After World Cup Exit

Senegal Star Pape Gueye Vows to Quit National Team Under Current Coaching Staff After World Cup Exit Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced that he will no longer represent the national team while the current coaching staff remains in charge, following the Teranga Lions’ dramatic elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 26-year-old made the declaration in a strongly worded social media post after Senegal squandered a two-goal lead to lose 3–2 to Belgium in the Round of 32. The defeat ended the country’s World Cup campaign in heartbreaking fashion and sparked widespread criticism of the team’s tactical approach. “I will never play for you again,” Gueye reportedly directed at the coaching staff, making it clear that he would remain unavailable for national team selection as long as head coach Pape Thiaw and his backroom team stay in charge. Gueye, one of Senegal’s standout performers during the tournament, played a key role in the team’s campaign and scored twice in the group stage. His decision has raised fresh concerns about unrest within the squad and increased pressure on the Senegal Football Federation to address the fallout from the disappointing World Cup exit.The public fallout comes just hours after Senegal’s stunning collapse against Belgium, where the African side conceded twice late in regulation before losing in extra time, despite appearing to be on course for a famous victory.