One of them is off the field. The Senegal star attributes the defeat to France for two reasons

The star of the Senegal national team, Pape Gueye, explained the reasons for the defeat against the French national team in the 2026 World Cup, noting that the team will try to provide the best in the upcoming matches.

Senegal opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-1 defeat to their French counterparts in Group Nine at the MetLife Stadium last night, Tuesday night.

and:Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead the Roosters to a thrilling victoryThe first half ended with a goalless draw.

“We entered the game well and faced a very strong opponent. They had chances and scored goals but we are in a combined tournament and losing the first game means nothing. We wanted to win, but we didn’t get it, and we will focus on the next one.”

He added: “We are participating in the most difficult tournament in the world, we will learn lessons and positive things, we will try to correct the mistakes in order to win the upcoming matches.”

Regarding leaving spaces for the French players in the second half, unlike in the first 45 minutes, Guy complained about the high temperatures and the long distances between stadiums and residences.

He said: “Playing in this temperature is difficult and we were exhausted because of the transport and the long distances between the stadium and our residence.

Next Tuesday at dawn, the Senegal team will play with its Norwegian counterpart in the second round, and on the evening of June 26, it will meet with Iraq in the final round.