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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Oskaloosa Herald
France looks like team to beat and Senegal routs Iraq on Day 16 of the World Cup, in photos
Ousmane Dembélé scored three first-half goals and France cruised past Norway 4-1 to finish comfortably atop its group on Day 16 of the World Cup, with Les Bleus looking like the best team in the tournament. Senegal routed Iraq 5-0…
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.
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Belfast TelegraphScotland’s World Cup hopes dented after Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq
Senegal improved their hopes with a one-sided victory in Toronto.
Through the clear victory, the West Africans have put themselves in a good position in the race of the group thirds. However, they have not yet been able to celebrate the progress.
Senegal defeated Iraq by 5 to 0 on Friday (26), remaining in the contest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup "slaughter" phase and ending the opponent's hopes of reaching the elimination stages. West Africans had a start in the game of dreams when Abdoulaye Seck's head flipped over to comrade Habib Diarra and entered the Iraqi goal at four minutes. Iraq was with a player less than 12 minutes, when the referee decided, after consultation with the VA…
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