Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he will no longer represent the national team as long as head coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the Teranga Lions’ dramatic exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 27-year-old made the announcement on social media shortly after Senegal surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Belgium after extra time in their Round of 16 clash.
In a post written in French, Gueye said he would speak further about the team’s elimination but confirmed he was stepping away from international football under the current coaching staff.
“I’ll come back to speak about our elimination, but today I announce that as long as this technical staff remains, I will take a break from the national team,” he wrote.
Senegal appeared to be on course for a place in the quarter-finals after first-half goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr gave them a commanding 2-0 lead.
