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Senegal World Cup travel update: The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) says rumours that coach Pape Thiaw refused to travel to the U.S. are false. It blames the team’s departure delays on flight permits, visas, and other logistics, stressing the coach’s contract talks haven’t affected travel. World Cup base-camp logistics: FIFA has confirmed training base camps for all 48 teams, with Senegal set to use Rutgers in New Jersey during the tournament—good news for fans planning trips around MetLife Stadium matches. Senegal in the spotlight for food tourism: Dakar NOLA has been named No. 4 in North America’s “50 Best Restaurants,” with Emeril’s (No. 20) and Acamaya (No. 30) also making the list—another reason to build Senegal-themed dining stops into travel plans. Travel friction in the U.S.: Reports say U.S. visa demand via FIFA’s expedited “FIFA Pass” looks lower than expected, raising questions for travelers heading to matches. Health travel concern: WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo to support efforts against a rare Ebola outbreak amid equipment shortages and insecurity.

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Senegal 'categorically' deny head coach Pape Thiaw refused to travel with team to World Cup

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An inside look at Rutgers hosting Senegal as a World Cup base camp

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Apr. 2, 2026

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Nov. 27, 2025

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Jul. 21, 2025

Senegalese leader visits French army locations following handover

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