Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 in a crucial World Cup qualifier, significantly boosting their hopes of advancing. Pape Gueye netted twice after Habib Diarra opened the scoring early. Despite an early red card for Iraq's Rebin Sulaka, Senegal capitalized, with Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye also finding the net. Now with three points and a strong goal difference, Senegal awaits other results to determine their fate in the knockout stages.

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.

Senegal arrive at BMO Field on Friday with no margin left for error, needing a win over Iraq and a strong goal swing to stay alive in the 2026 World Cup...

Pape Thiaw’s side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from tough group after persisting issue of poor governance

TORONTO, June 25 : Senegal will approach their game against Iraq on Friday like a final to get the win, coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said, as the West African side try to keep their…

Senegal and Iraq scramble for maiden wins in North America that could secure progression.

Follow live as both sides look for their first points this tournament with qualification to the knockouts still possible.

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The 62nd game of the 2026 World Cup sees the Africa Cup of Nations runners-up scrap for its place in the knockout rounds.

Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory that helped advance it to the World Cup knockout stages.

Iraq's Sulaka received a red card, leaving them with 10 men against Senegal. Iraq's elimination from the group stage now at 99% YES.

Senegal leads Iraq 2-0 in a crucial World Cup match. Senegal to win by more than 1.5 goals at 99% YES.

Toronto (dpa) - Mit einem Kantersieg hat Senegal seine Chance auf den Einzug in die K.-o.-Phase der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft deutlich verbessert und das WM-Abenteuer von…

(Fixes typo in third paragraph)By Nicole FernandesTORONTO, June 26 : Senegal kept their World Cup knockout hopes alive in dominant fashion on Friday with a 5-0 victory over 10-man…

TORONTO, June 26 : Senegal kept their World Cup knockout hopes alive in dominant fashion on Friday with a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq , who were eliminated from the…

Senegal defeats 10-man Iraq 5-0, keeping their World Cup hopes alive while eliminating Iraq from knockout contention.

Trascinata da un super Pape Gueye, autore di una doppietta, la Nazionale di Thiaw diventa la prima del Continente Nero a segnare 5 reti in una rassegna iridata: un buon pass per…

Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.

Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I…

Senegal crushed Iraq 5-0 for their first FIFA World Cup 2026 win. Here's what it means for their knockout hopes and the tournament's crypto landscape.

Senegal racked up a big win to thrust them back into contention to remain in the competition as one of the highest third-placed teams