Senegal demolished Iraq 5-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match on June 26, with Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye putting the finishing touch on a commanding performance. His 82nd-minute right-footed strike from outside the box, set up by Pape Gueye, was the kind of goal highlight reels are made of.
The match itself
Senegal wasted no time establishing dominance. Habib Diarra opened the scoring in just the 4th minute, setting the tone for what would become a lopsided affair.
Iraq held on through the remainder of the first half, but Senegal’s attack proved relentless after the break. Ismaïla Sarr made it 2-0 in the 56th minute, and then Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye took over.
Gueye scored twice, in the 59th and 71st minutes, before turning provider for Ndiaye’s 82nd-minute closer. The 5-0 result significantly strengthened Senegal’s position in their group and their path toward the knockout rounds.
