Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse
Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal’s World Cup exit.
Advertisement
Content Feed
Preview: France kicks off World Cup campaign with tricky match vs Senegal
Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.
Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north at World Cup?
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
The first stage of the 2026 World Cup 2026 features 12 groups. We’ve ranked them and picked the favourites to advance.
Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival
Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
World Cup dark horses: Talented Senegal looking to ‘achieve great things’
Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa – and aim to lift the trophy.
Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
How Senegal became genuine World Cup 2026 contenders – at a cost
The West African nation’s success comes from smart diaspora recruitment, as well as controversial local academies.
Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support.
![Former Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (C) acknowledges his supporters as he becomes the new speaker of Senegal's National Assembly on May 26, 2026, at the National Assembly in Dakar [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/afp_6a15839ec3c5-1779794846_4607d8-1779803547.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
