Senegal routs 10-man Iraq 5-0 to boost hopes of reaching World Cup knockout rounds
Senegal scored five times after a red card left Iraq with 10 players, keeping alive a bid to reach the knockout stage.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 at Toronto Stadium before a sellout crowd of 43,036, keeping the West African nation's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes alive.
- Iraq struggled after defender Rebin Sulaka received a red card in the 13th minute, following an early 1-0 lead established by Habib Diarra in the fourth minute.
- Senegal capitalized on the numerical advantage with second-half goals from Sarr in the 56th minute, Pape Gueye in the 59th and 71st minutes, and Iliman Ndiaye in the 82nd minute.
- The win positions Senegal fifth among third-place teams with three points and a +2 goal differential, keeping them in contention for the Round of 32.
- While France defeated Norway 4-1 to secure their spots, Senegal remains reliant on their third-place standing; the squad entered ranked 19th against 60th-ranked Iraq.
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In their third group stage match, Senegal celebrated their first victory at this World Cup and can now hope to advance. For Iraq, the tournament ended in further disappointment. Source link: https://www.faz.net/aktuell/sport/fussball-wm/fussball-wm-2026-senegal-wahrt-nach-sieg-gegen-irak-chance-auf-sechzehntelfinale-200818402.html Author: Publish date: 2026-06-26 21:17:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked source.
Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday. Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams -- they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points. Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign followin…
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