Seattle, July 2 -- Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye rallied behind the national team after their dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, praising the Lions of Teranga for their efforts despite a heartbreaking 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the Round of 32.

Sharing a post on X after the match, Faye wrote, "Our Lions bow out tonight. The journey ends here. The lessons from this World Cup will fuel the path ahead. Thank you to the Lions. Thank you to the staff. The Nation stands by your side."

Senegal appeared to be cruising towards a place in the last 16 after establishing a two-goal lead against Belgium in Seattle before suffering one of the tournament's most dramatic collapses.

After an evenly contested opening, Senegal seized c...