Pape Gueye Takes Break from Senegal Team Citing Current Coaching Staff After World Cup Exit
Following Senegal's dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, midfielder Pape Gueye announced a break from the national team, stating he will not return while the current coaching staff remains. Senegal had led 2-0 before Belgium's late comeback, including a penalty awarded after VAR review. Gueye expressed disappointment on social media but did not detail reasons beyond his stance on the technical staff, raising questions about the team's future leadership.