Overview
- Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in Rabat, with Pape Gueye scoring following Edouard Mendy’s save of Brahim Díaz’s stoppage-time penalty once play resumed.
- The Senegal team briefly left the field after a VAR-recommended penalty to Morocco, causing a 15–17 minute stoppage marked by attempted pitch incursions and clashes in the stands.
- CAF said it is reviewing all footage and will refer the matter to disciplinary bodies, while FIFA’s Gianni Infantino called the walk-off unacceptable and urged appropriate measures.
- Morocco’s federation said it has formally reported the incidents to CAF and FIFA and will pursue legal procedures related to Senegal’s withdrawal from the field.
- Police reported 19 arrests for hooliganism-related offenses at the stadium, and Thiaw apologized post-match as media and federation reports pointed to potential suspensions under consideration.