World Cup 2026: Senegal crush 10-man Iraq to remain in hunt for knockout spot
Summary
Senegal won 5-0 against Iraq in a World Cup 2026 group match to keep their chance alive for advancing to the knockout round. Iraq played with 10 players after one was sent off early in the game.Key Facts
- Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I match.
- Iraq had one player, defender Rebin Sulaka, sent off in the 12th minute after a VAR review.
- Senegal scored their first goal early, with Abdoulaye Seck’s header in the 4th minute.
- Senegal’s other scorers were Ismaila Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, and Pape Gueye, who scored twice.
- Senegal finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.
- Senegal must wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-placed teams to the knockout stage.
- The match helped end Iraq’s hopes of reaching the knockout rounds.
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