Senegal’s journey at the 2026 World Cup has concluded following a painful defeat to Belgium in the round of 16. Despite leading 2-0, the Senegalese team conceded late goals, ultimately losing 3-2 after extra time. The loss is a significant disappointment for Pape Thiaw’s squad, who had successfully progressed from the group stage as one of the best third-placed teams. The team is scheduled to depart Seattle on Friday and arrive back in Dakar on Saturday to a waiting crowd of supporters. This marked the end of a promising tournament for the Lions of Teranga, who had hoped to advance further. The coming days will be dedicated to analyzing the campaign and learning from the experience for future competitions.