‘Down but Not Out’: Senegal Coach Eyes Round of 32 Spot After Norway Defeat

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw remains optimistic despite back-to-back losses in their World Cup 2026 group. After a 3-1 loss to France and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Norway, the Teranga Lions still have one game left against Iraq. A win could see them finish as one of the best third-placed teams and advance to the round of 32. Reflecting on the two setbacks, Thiaw said they are disappointed but far from finished. “We’ve got one match to go, and we need to focus on this last game, get three points and then cross our fingers,” he added.

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