Who is the referee for Senegal vs Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 match?
Both teams are on zero points and need a big win to keep their World Cup hopes alive, officials said.
- On Friday, Senegal defeated Iraq 1-0 in a FIFA World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium, with Habib Diarra scoring the decisive goal in the fourth minute.
- Iraq's defensive discipline fractured in the 13th minute when referee Anthony Taylor dismissed defender Rebin Sulaka for denying a goal-scoring chance against Sadio Mane after a Video Assistant Referee check.
- English referee Taylor brings extensive experience with 837 career matches and 151 red cards issued, while 18-year-old Mbaye became the youngest Senegalese player to start a World Cup match.
- Despite the numerical advantage, Senegal failed to capitalize on the red card, missing opportunities to extend their lead; both teams remain at zero points and need wins to qualify among the best third-placed teams.
- Held at BMO Field, the Group I clash reflects tournament stakes as fans can watch live coverage on the Unite8 Sports network, with streaming available through the Zee5 app for upcoming fixtures.
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Who is Anthony Taylor? The official in charge of Senegal vs Iraq
The referee for tonight's Senegal vs Iraq match is Anthony Taylor, an official from England.In all likelihood, this is the end of the road for both Senegal and Iraq. Having swapped exchanges with France and Norway in Group E, both are yet to win a point and their goal difference isn't up to much either.Senegal need a big win to have even a faint hope of progressing to the round of 32. Iraq, well, they need an even bigger win. It's not impossible…
He's been assigned to one of the toughest matches of the final round of the 2026 World Cup group stage. Anthony Taylor will be the head referee for the match between Senegal and Iraq, for the third matchday of Group I of the 2026 World Cup. The game will be played this Friday, June 26, at Toronto Stadium, the FIFA name for BMO Field. The appointment puts a highly experienced English referee in charge of a match with a different kind of pressure …
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