Senegal faces a significant blow in their World Cup journey as goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss the vital match against Iraq on Friday. Mendy, who exited Monday's 3-2 loss to Norway due to a knee injury in the 63rd minute, may have ligament damage. Ongoing tests aim to assess his injury severity and future availability for the tournament.

Mory Diaw replaces injured Édouard Mendy as Senegal's starting goalkeeper ahead of their 2026 World Cup clash against Norway on June 22-23.

Senegal faces a significant blow in their World Cup journey as goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss the vital match against Iraq on Friday. Mendy, who exited Monday's 3-2 loss to…

Media reports say the 34-year-old has suffered a ligament issue

Senegal faces World Cup elimination against Iraq on June 26, with prediction markets giving them a 75-79% win probability despite Édouard Mendy's injury.