Kalidou Koulibaly reflects on Senegal's World Cup defeat to Norway

He emphasized that high-level football is decided by details and that his individual mistakes were costly. Koulibaly stated that the team "burned some jokers" after two consecutive losses, including an earlier 3-1 defeat to France. Despite the unfavorable outcome, he praised the team's mental resilience and second-half reaction, noting their effort to recover.

Koulibaly also addressed his substitution, stating that if the coach removed him, it was because he was not helping the team. He called for continued solidarity, acknowledging both good and bad aspects of their performance. The captain also mentioned the impact of Édouard Mendy's injury, describing it as a "small pinch in the internal ligament," with further medical examinations pending.

Despite the setbacks, Koulibaly remains optimistic about qualification, asserting that the team must win their final match against Iraq and believe until the end. He expects the team to play with determination in the decisive match.