Senegal secured a crucial 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their World Cup qualifying Group I match on Friday, June 26, 2026. Substitute Pape Gueye scored two long-range goals in the second half to boost Senegal's goal difference.
Ismaïla Sarr also scored his third goal of the qualifying campaign. The match saw Iraq reduced to 10 men after a red card, which Senegal capitalized on to dominate the game.
The win keeps Senegal's hopes alive for a place in the last 32 of the World Cup, as they aim to advance from the group stage.
