Senegal Defeats 10-Man Iraq 5-0 to Strengthen World Cup 2026 Knockout Hopes
Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto, boosting their chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Senegal opened the scoring early, and Iraq’s defender Rebin Sulaka was sent off in the 12th minute after a VAR review. Senegal’s goals came from Abdoulaye Seck, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (two), and Iliman Ndiaye. Iraq’s hopes of progressing ended with the loss.