Abdoulaye Seck’s emotional tribute after Senegal’s goal is reassigned by FIFA
Abdoulaye Seck, the former Maccabi Haifa defender, delivered an emotional moment in Toronto on Friday during Senegal’s match against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup. After what initially appeared to be Senegal’s opening goal, he lifted his shirt to reveal a picture of himself with his son and the word “Forever” underneath, a tribute to his child who died in the summer of 2024.
The gesture came on one of football’s biggest stages and drew widespread attention for its personal significance. Seck had gone through a severe family tragedy last year, and the celebration was seen as a public memorial to his son.
Shortly afterward, FIFA changed the official record of the goal. According to FIFA’s data, the scorer was Habib Diarra, while Seck was credited with the assist rather than the goal.
Even after the reassignment, the scene remained one of the most moving images from the match, and Seck’s celebration resonated widely with viewers.
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