Pape Gueye has announced a break from the Senegal national team after their 2026 FIFA World Cup exit.
The Teranga Lions were on the cusp of history but gave up a commanding 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 at the end of 120 minutes to Belgium.
Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal against Morocco in the controversial final of the 2025 AFCON.
Pape Guèye en zone mix :
« J’étais bien physiquement, après c’est le coach qui fait ses choix… on respecte. »
Le milieu sénégalais assume et reste lucide après la rencontre. #BELSEN pic.twitter.com/1GRnVrVBM1— Mamadou NDIAYE (@ndiaye15mamadou) July 2, 2026
The Villarreal man started the game for Senegal but was taken off, much to his dismay, after they doubled their lead.
According to Gueye in a post-match reaction, he stated he was fine physically, hence questioning his substitution.
He posted on social media that he would be taking time out of the national team.
🚨🚨💣💣 PAPE GUEYE 🇸🇳 DEZINGUE LE STAFF DU SÉNÉGAL ET ANNONCE FAIRE UNE PAUSE AVEC LA SÉLECTION !!!!!!!! 😱😱
« Je reviendrai pour vous dire quelques mots par rapport à l’élimination.
MAIS J’ANNONCE AUJOURD’HUI QUE TANT QUE C’EST CE STAFF TECHNIQUE JE FERAI UNE PAUSE SUR LA… pic.twitter.com/aE4G7wVCvF
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) July 2, 2026
