Kalidou Koulibaly Humiliated in Friendly, Says He Won’t Play at 2030 World Cup

Al Hilal lost 2‑0 to MC Alger in a friendly played in Austria, and Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly was tackled by MC Alger forward Mehdi Boucherit, stumbling and falling heavily. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, prompting debate over the defender’s form after his recent move from Napoli and Chelsea to the Saudi club.

In a separate video posted on Al Hilal’s X account, the 35‑year‑old defender spoke with teammate goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais about his future, saying he does not expect to be playing at the 2030 World Cup that will be co‑hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco. "Four years is long for me, I probably won’t be there," Koulibaly told Al Owais, following Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 tournament.

Both moments have drawn significant attention online, highlighting the player’s on‑field challenges and his forthcoming retirement considerations.