Toronto, June 27: In a stunning display, Senegal triumphed over Iraq with a decisive 5-0 victory in the Group ‘I’ match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This win keeps Senegal’s hopes of advancing to the Round of 32 very much alive.
Iraq, on the other hand, has been eliminated from the tournament without earning a single point. Senegal established dominance early in the match. Habib Diallo scored the opening goal with a deflected shot, giving Senegal a 1-0 lead. Iraq’s troubles escalated in the 13th minute when a foul on Sadio Mané led to a VAR review, resulting in a red card for defender Rabin Sulaka.
Despite being down a player, Iraq attempted to maintain its defense for a while, but Senegal continued to press forward. Nevertheless, Iraq managed to keep the score at 1-0 by the end of the first half. The second half saw Senegal completely overpowering Iraq. Ismaïla Sarr scored a brilliant goal, extending the lead to 2-0. This marked his fourth World Cup goal, making him Senegal’s all-time leading scorer.
Substitute Pepe Gueye made an immediate impact with two powerful shots shortly after coming on. His first shot clocked in at 84 km/h, while the second reached 103 km/h. Both attempts were too much for the opposing goalkeeper to handle, bringing Senegal’s lead to 4-0. In the 82nd minute, Iliman Ndiaye sealed the deal with the fifth goal, confirming Senegal’s impressive victory. With this win, Senegal now has 3 points from 3 matches and sits in third place in the group.
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