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First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

BBC Sport · Jul 2, 2026, 12:03 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.

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First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell'

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