Senegal's appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport's highest court on October 8.

The claims were swiftly rejected by the Senegalese Association of Sports Medicine, which described the allegations as "unfounded and defamatory" in a statement issued later on Monday.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been sacked in the wake of his side's last-32 elimination at the World Cup, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced Sunday.

The 27-year-old Villarreal player, who scored two goals in Senegal's 5-0 group-stage win over Iraq, did not mention coach Pape Thiaw.

A remarkable coincidence involving three African nations also emerged during the FIFA World Cup, Round of 32.

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's last-gasp penalty completed an astonishing 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday.

Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup.

Belgium vs Senegal Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match: Youri Tielemans scored a penalty late in extra-time to guide Belgium to a 3-2 win over Senegal in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 15 Results And Highlights:Day 15 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was filled with brilliant matches as Spain and France registered crucial wins while Cape Verde continued their sensational run by qualifying for the Round of 32.

Senegal crushed Iraq by 5-0 in Toronto on Friday and ended their opponents' hopes of reaching the Round of 32 in FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France powered past Norway 4-1 to clinch top spot in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I on Friday as Senegal kept their hopes of a last-32 spot alive with a thumping victory over Iraq.

Teams in Groups A, B and C have played all of their matches with South Korea, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Scotland occupying the third spot in their respective groups.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 12 Highlights: Lionel Messi became the top-scoring player in the tournament's history, surpassing Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals.

Norway celebrated their qualification for the round of 32 on their return to the FIFA World Cup after 28 years with the team and the fans both performing the traditional Viking row and chants at the New Jersey Stadium.

Making its first World Cup appearance since 1998, Norway (2-0) is assured of advancing from Group I along with France.

Erling Haaland scored his second World Cup brace in a row as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 on Monday to punch their ticket to the last 32.

Norway vs Senegal, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Highlights: Erling Haaland registered his second consecutive World Cup brace as Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on Monday to secure their place in the last 32.

Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be an exciting one, with Argentina set to take on Austria in a Group J clash at the Dallas Stadium.