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Senegal supporters express anger over Pape Thiaw's 2026 World Cup squad selection
via SeneNews1 min read
Senegalese football supporters are increasingly upset with coach Pape Thiaw's selection of 26 players for the 2026 World Cup. Fans are criticizing his controversial decisions and urging him to consider the feedback from local analysts, which has sparked significant debate. The announcement of the squad list has generated controversy, particularly regarding players not chosen, such as Malang Sarr. Despite concerns about some players being out of form or returning from injuries, Thiaw reportedly fielded the same players against France. Football enthusiasts are voicing their frustration with the coach's stance and are calling on him to heed the advice of Senegalese analysts.
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Several members of the Senegalese football delegation, including the photographer Sidy Talla and the national team's community manager, will not be able to travel to Toronto for the Lions' third group stage match against Iraq due to visa problems. This issue also affects multiple members of the Senegalese Football Federation's Executive Committee who were unable to obtain Canadian visas. Only videographer Iliasse Bams will accompany the delegation to Toronto, leveraging his French passport for easier travel. The absence of the photographer and digital team members is a setback for the team's communication efforts, especially given the recent recognition of their content. The Lions are scheduled to depart their base on Wednesday at 7 PM GMT for Toronto, where they will play Iraq on Friday at 7 PM GMT in a crucial match for their World Cup progression. Following two defeats, Pape Thiaw's team must win to maintain their chances of qualifying for the round of 16.
The 2026 World Cup Group C match between Scotland and Brazil faces potential delays due to a weather alert in Florida. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the Miami area, where the game is scheduled to take place. FIFA is closely monitoring the situation, as American authorities have a strict protocol for thunderstorms: if lightning is detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium, all outdoor activities must be suspended for at least 30 minutes. Organizers are concerned about a scenario similar to the France-Iraq match, which was delayed due to weather conditions. A temporary postponement of the kick-off is possible as FIFA and local authorities continue to assess the situation before making a decision for this important Group C fixture.
Senegal's National Assembly is scheduled to hold a plenary session this Thursday to examine four bills from the Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad. The agenda includes a bill authorizing the President to ratify the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction BBNJ Agreement, adopted in New York on June 19, 2023. Parliamentarians will also consider a bill authorizing the ratification of the Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between Senegal and The Gambia, signed in Dakar on March 12, 2020. Additionally, the agenda features a bill for the ratification of amendments to Article 8 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court ICC, adopted on July 17, 1998. Finally, deputies will review a bill authorizing the ratification of the Constitutive Charter of the World Water Organization, signed on May 28, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This plenary session is expected to be busy, with four texts to be reviewed by elected officials in a single day.