Now the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has finished, the World Cup is the next major international tournament on the horizon

The triumphant Senegal team received a heroes welcome during its parade in the capital Dakar on Tuesday following their victory in a tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time.

The 42 nations qualified for the group stage of the CAN 2027 qualifiersSenegal/@cafSenegal clinched the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) thanks to their victory in the final, narrowly defeating

Pape Gueye's rocket goal was a deserving winner of every game, but Senegal's route to their latest Africa Cup of Nations did not come covered in glory.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Senegal leaving the field to protest referee decisions before winning the Africa Cup of Nations title amid shocking chaos was “unacceptable.”

Senegal faces potential FIFA World Cup ban following the chaotic AFCON 2025 final against Morocco, raising questions about their future in international football.