The Lions of Teranga concluded their 2026 World Cup journey with a dismal record of just one victory across four matches. Their campaign ended prematurely in the round of sixteen, following a dramatic encounter against Belgium where they squandered a 2-0 lead in the final four minutes of regular time. This chaotic World Cup performance swiftly led to consequences: the Senegalese Football Federation announced the dismissal of head coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff. However, questions linger: was Thiaw solely accountable for this significant setback? And, critically, who will now step forward to revitalize the Lions of Teranga?
