Senegal's Edouard Mendy out of 2026 World Cup due to knee injury
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Senegal's national football team, the Lions, will be without their starting goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup. Mendy sustained a serious knee ligament injury during the match against Norway, which Senegal lost 3-2. The injury occurred during the action leading to Norway's third goal, forcing Mendy to leave the game in the 63rd minute. Initial medical examinations indicate that the injury is severe enough to rule him out of the tournament, even if Senegal advances to the knockout stages. Further tests are expected to determine the full extent of the injury and his recovery timeline. The Senegalese delegation is concerned about a potentially prolonged absence for the former Chelsea FC goalkeeper, whose experience and leadership are considered vital to the national team. Mory Diaw, who replaced Mendy against Norway, is expected to start in goal for Senegal's final group stage match against Iraq on Friday.
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