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Benatia: Morocco's title would feel diminished if upheld.

Senegal won the final 1-0 on the field. After its players left in protest and returned, Morocco’s Brahim Díaz missed a stoppage-time penalty; Senegal then won with Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal. CAF later ruled Senegal had forfeited and recorded Morocco as the 3-0 winner. Mehdi Benatia criticized the refereeing and said that if Morocco’s title is officially upheld, it would not bring the same joy given the circumstances and ongoing legal dispute. Senegal has appealed to CAS. The hearing took place on October 8, and the court said a reasoned award was expected at the end of November 2026.

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