Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in the third round of Group I at the 2026 World Cup. The African team finished the group stage in third place and kept their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. Iraq exited the tournament after losing all three matches. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Match Details
**Group I, Round 3, June 27, 00:00, Toronto, BMO Field**
**SENEGAL – IRAQ 5:0 (1:0)**
**Goals:** Diarra 4 (1:0), Sarr 56 (2:0), Gueye 59 (3:0), Gueye 71 (4:0), Ndiaye 82 (5:0).
**Red card:** Sulaka (Iraq, 13).
Match Summary
Senegal took the lead in the fourth minute through a precise strike by Habib Diarra. In the 13th minute, Iraq were reduced to ten men after defender Rebin Sulaka was sent off, making the task even harder for the Asian side. Despite the numerical advantage, Senegal did not score again before halftime.
In the second half, the African team fully capitalized on their superiority. Ismaila Sarr scored in the 56th minute, Pape Gueye made it 3-0 three minutes later, and then completed his brace in the 71st minute. Iliman Ndiaye set the final score in the 82nd minute.
Tournament Situation
After the group stage, Senegal have three points and finished third in Group I. The team can still advance to the playoffs as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Senegal's final fate will be known after the matches in the other groups are completed.
Iraq ended their World Cup campaign without any points. The team lost all three group matches and finished last in the group.