Overview
- A VAR review in stoppage time disallowed a Senegal goal and awarded Morocco a penalty, after which Thiaw led a walk-off that halted play for roughly 15–17 minutes and triggered unrest in the stands.
- Play resumed with Brahim Díaz’s penalty saved by Édouard Mendy, and Senegal won 1-0 in extra time through Pape Gueye.
- CAF said it is reviewing footage and will refer the case for appropriate action, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino labeled the scenes unacceptable.
- Morocco’s federation stated the withdrawal disrupted the match and said it will file formal complaints with CAF and FIFA.
- Moroccan police reported arrests of 18 Senegal supporters and one Algerian for alleged hooliganism, and Díaz issued a public apology as figures including Mendy and PSG coach Luis Enrique defended him against fix claims.