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Senegal’s World Cup agony: Nation left rueing last-gasp collapse
Former players and fans blame substitutions, lack of focus, and travel restrictions for Senegal’s World Cup exit.
Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heartbreaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.
Belgium face Senegal in a World Cup 2026 round of 32 clash in Seattle, with the winner advancing to potentially face the USMNT in the last 16. Belgium topped Group G while recent AFCON finalists Senegal were the last of eight third-place teams to qualify,
Senegal will look to add another big name to the list of powerhouse countries it has taken down when it faces Belgium in the round of 32 on Wednesday at Seattle Stadium.
Senegal has gotten out to an early lead in their Round of 32 matchu against Belgium. Watch Habib Diarra's goal here.
On Wednesday night, Senegal experienced one of the greatest traumas in its World Cup history. Even crueler than the elimination on fair-play points because of yellow card accumulation at the 2018
Senegal once again stand in the eye of a storm of football controversy after their latest defeat to Belgium has fans and their coach questioning the game of football.
