Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will quit national team under current coach

Senegal international midfielder Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he will no longer represent the country as long as the current coaching staff remains in charge. His statement comes after Senegal’s early exit from the World Cup, where the team lost 3‑2 after extra time to Belgium in the quarter‑finals.

Gueye, who has 45 caps and seven goals, joined the protest by criticizing head coach Pape Thiaw, who took over in 2024. The player’s refusal adds pressure on the federation to reassess the coaching situation and raises questions about the squad’s future ahead of upcoming competitions.