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A big crisis that the “blacks” are experiencing.
Senegal’s exit from the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup was not just a footballing loss for the Netherlands, but rather revealed a deeper crisis in the Lions of Teranga camp following the newspaper bombing. “L’Equipe“ The French presented a number of shocking scenes that preceded and accompanied the participation of the national team in the tournament.
Senegal had a dramatic farewell to the World Cup when they lost 2-3 to the Netherlands despite leading until the 86th minute before conceding a goal to reduce the deficit, then equalizing less than three minutes later before the Netherlands grabbed the winner in the second extra time.
A financial and administrative crisis hits the camp
“L’Equipe” newspaper revealed that the Senegal national team experienced administrative chaos before the start of the tournament, as the footballers were only able to train once at their stadium due to non-payment of the cost of using the sports facilities.
The newspaper adds that coach Papi Tiau led the team at the World Cup without an official contract after his previous contract expired, and no agreement was reached to sign a new contract until the second round of the group stage.
He also pointed out that the players were participating in the tournament without getting their financial dues, be it bonuses for qualifying for the World Cup or bonuses for winning the previous Africa Cup of Nations, which caused resentment in the camp.
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Controversial decisions within the tournament
The chaos extended to the technical aspects as well, as L’Equipe explained that the friendly against the United States was not agreed upon until after the Senegalese delegation arrived on American soil.
The team also arrived in the United States three weeks before their first game against France, a time when most teams would prefer to arrive shortly to avoid fatigue and a long camp.
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The newspaper also found that Senegal’s federation hired an extra video analyst after the tournament began, which was seen as evidence of a lack of pre-planning.
Some technical decisions have been questioned, including the sending of young defender Mamadou Sarri to attend a press conference ahead of the clash with Belgium, although he did not play a single minute during the group stage, much to the player’s disappointment.
The report also criticized the technical staff’s insistence on introducing veteran Kalidou Koulibaly at the expense of Mamadou Sarri, considering that the decision was based more on the player’s experience and history with the national team than on technical training.
The scenes highlight the extent of the crises surrounding Senegal’s World Cup squad, raising questions about the extent of the administrative and technical chaos that played out in the dramatic end to the team’s journey at the tournament.
