Senegal Sports Ministry Bars Football Federation From World Cup Commentary

The Senegalese Ministry of Youth and Sports issued a directive on 14 July ordering the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Fall, and all its officials to stop any media statements or public commentary related to the national team’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The order follows the team’s early exit in the round of 16, a 3‑2 loss to Belgium after extra‑time, and a series of controversies that have drawn intense public debate. The ministry said the measure aims to halt “sterile” disputes that damage Senegal’s international reputation and pledged a thorough, official review of the team’s World Cup campaign. It also reaffirmed the state’s responsibility to clarify the situation and called for calm among all stakeholders.