Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye. photo: BBC
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced he will step away from international football for 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 squandered 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 address the team’s elimination at a later date but made it clear he would not play under the current technical crew.
“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.
