# Senegal dismiss manager Thiaw after World Cup exit

Senegal have fired head coach Thiaw following the team's elimination from the World Cup. The decision comes after a disappointing campaign that failed to meet expectations. This move signals a major shift as the team prepares for upcoming competitions.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq81l29lj2zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:25:09 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/14/lionel-scaloni-messi-argentina-england-world-cup-hero) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:23 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/czrjg3j4jx1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:23:56 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/12/pape-thiaw-fired-as-senegal-coach-after-disappointing-fifa-world-cup?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:23:21 +0000
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/13/haalands-norway-receive-heroes-welcome-in-oslo-after-world-cup-exit?traffic_source=rss) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:38:51 +0000