Petition for Pape Thiaw's dismissal gains significant traction after Senegal's World Cup exit

This online petition follows Senegal's elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 3-2 to Belgium after initially leading 2-0. The signatories, addressing the president of the Senegalese Football Federation FSF and its executive committee members, attribute the team's early exit to a series of questionable tactical decisions and disputed squad management by Thiaw throughout the competition. Critics highlight his prolonged reliance on certain key players at the expense of integrating a new generation.

The match against Belgium is cited as a prime example of frustration, with late substitutions and incomplete use of the five allowed replacements being criticized. The petition also points to a consistent lack of tactical responsiveness and concerns over the management of physically diminished players in earlier matches. The authors of the petition advocate for a new sporting direction for the FSF, urging for a different cycle led by a technical staff better aligned with the team's evolution and capable of developing young Senegalese talent.