Senegal 5-0 Iraq: FIFA World Cup 2026 Senegal struck early, Habib Diarra getting the slightest of touches to Abdoulaye Seck’s header from a corner, for his first international goal since he scored in a friendly against England last year.
Iraq’s already slim hopes of keeping their hopes alive suffered a hammer blow a few minutes later. Defender Rebin Sulaka had been brought into the starting line-up by Iraq head coach Graham Arnold, but his contribution lasted just 13 minutes.
Iraq were unable to fashion a chance in the rest of the half, and despite their one-man advantage, Senegal could only muster one: Ismail Jakobs’ fierce strike from outside the box, which went wide with the keeper beaten.
If Senegal manages to be among the ‘best third’ teams, its chances of advancing to the next round (Round of 32) are still alive. Iraq, on the other hand, has been eliminated from the competition after losing all three matches and remaining pointless.
In another match in the same group, France became the group winner with a 100% win record by defeating Norway 4-1.