World Cup 2026: Diaw Tenders Apology For Mistake Against Belgium

Senegal goalkeeper Mory Diaw publicly apologized to fans following his costly error in the 89th minute, which allowed Belgium to equalize during their 3-2 Round of 32 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Diaw stepping in for injured starter Edouard Mendy rushed off his line but failed to intercept a cross, allowing Youri Tielemans to head the ball into an empty net to tie the game 2-2.

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Despite an early 2-0 advantage, Senegal suffered a late extra-time exit.

“Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned. And I don’t need to watch the replays to know that I bear some responsibility,” wrote Diaw via his X handle.

“As a goalkeeper, you live with these kinds of moments. A single action can erase everything that came before. It’s a pain that only those who have held this position can truly understand.

“A childhood dream… To wear the colours of Senegal in a World Cup. Since I was a child, I imagined this moment thousands of times. I never imagined it would end with such emptiness.

“But I don’t want this elimination to make people forget what this team has built in recent years. Behind every victory, every qualification, and every emotion, there are immense sacrifices, hours of work behind the scenes, injuries, moments of doubt, and a group that never stopped believing.

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“Today, I feel immense sadness. For my teammates, who gave everything. For our families. And above all, for an entire nation that dreamed with us. I am sorry. Sorry I couldn’t take you further. I will carry this pain with me for a long time.

“But it will never change the love I have for this jersey, nor the pride I feel in having represented my country on the biggest stage in football.”