Senegal's football federation announced on Sunday, July 12, 2026, that it had dismissed Pape Thiaw as head coach of the men's national team. The federation stated that Thiaw's technical staff had also been relieved of their duties.
The decision comes after Senegal's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where the team failed to advance past the group stage. Thiaw, who took over in 2024, had led the team to qualification for the tournament but could not meet expectations for deeper progress.
The federation has not yet named a replacement. A statement expressed gratitude to Thiaw and his staff for their service.
