Pape Gueye steps away from Senegal after World Cup heartbreak and demands coaching staff change

The Villarreal star made the announcement on social media following Senegal's dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has announced that he is stepping away from international football, revealing that he will not return to the national team while the current technical staff remains in charge.The Teranga Lions became the first African nation to score 10 goals in a single FIFA World Cup tournament, underlining their attacking quality and marking another significant achievement for African football on the global stage.