Senegal's World Cup squad reports unpaid bonuses ahead of Norway match

Senegal's national football team is facing reports of financial disputes and internal unrest in the camp ahead of a 2026 World Cup match against Norway. Players have not yet received bonuses owed for the team's participation in the recent Africa Cup of Nations or the premiums agreed for the World Cup qualifying campaign, according to the reports. Conditions at the camp have also drawn complaints, with players raising concerns about the quality of the accommodation, training facilities and catering. The absence of the team's head chef from the traveling delegation was singled out as a particular grievance. Head coach Pape Thiaw is reported to be working without a signed contract and to have gone unpaid for several months. Senegalese authorities have moved to reassure the squad in an effort to ease tensions before the Norway fixture. No further details were immediately available on the unresolved payments or the coach's contractual status.