Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will not play for the national team while the current coaching staff remains in charge after the team’s elimination at the FIFA World Cup. Gueye’s decision follows Senegal’s last-32 defeat by Belgium, in which Senegal squander a two-goal lead. According to reports, Senegal were leading 2-0 at around 85 minutes but conceded twice in added time to level the match, then lost 3-2 after a penalty was awarded deep into extra time.
After the defeat, Senegal also made a notable record, becoming the first African nation to score 10 goals in a single World Cup edition. Gueye indicates his international future is linked to the coaching situation, posting that “as long as this technical staff” is in place, he will take a break from national team football. Both outlets frame his stance as a pause rather than an immediate permanent retirement, tied to the remaining staff after the World Cup exit.
