Overview
- Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring in the 94th minute to secure a second continental title.
- Late in stoppage time a VAR-awarded penalty to Morocco sparked turmoil as Senegal’s players briefly left the field before Sadio Mané persuaded them to return, and Brahim Díaz then missed with a panenka.
- Crowd trouble included attempted pitch invasions and objects thrown at stewards, and scuffles broke out in the press area, leading to the cancellation of coach Pape Thiaw’s post-match news conference.
- Gianni Infantino condemned the conduct of some Senegal players and staff and asked CAF to take “appropriate measures,” while Morocco’s federation said it has filed procedures with CAF and FIFA regarding the walkoff.
- Thiaw issued an apology for ordering the team off the pitch, Senegal celebrated nationwide with a declared public holiday, and separate unverified claims from Ismaïl Jakobs about pre-match incidents are being reported as under development.