FIFA World Cup 2022: The FIFA World Cup 2022 begins on November 20. But ahead of the fabled football World Cup, Senegal has been dealt a major blow.
Diop, who won 63 caps for Senegal, scored the goal which secured a historic 1-0 win over France in their opening FIFA World Cup match in 2002, a tournament where Senegal made it to the quarterfinals.
Roberto Firmino opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a lob over the goalkeeper, but Famara Diedhiou equalized from the penalty spot just before the end of the first half.
Colombia, which reached the quarterfinals four years ago in Brazil, finished atop its group and is the fourth South American team to advance
Senegal and Japan lead Group H with four points each. Colombia has three points and could advance if it beats Senegal, and both could go through with a draw if Japan loses.
In their final group games on Thursday, Senegal will face Colombia in Samara while Japan play Poland in Volgograd.
Senegal are tied for the group lead with Japan, which upset Colombia 2-1 earlier. Senegal will play Japan on Sunday when Poland meet Colombia.
Senegal are making their comeback to the World Cup after 2002, while Poland are in Russia after failing to qualify for the 2010 and 2014 editions.
Poland, Senegal, Colombia and Japan are part of Group H of the World Cup.
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