Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0, ending their losing streak in the group stage.

Thanh Vinh•June 26, 2026 23:16

By crushing Iraq 5-0 at BMO Field, Senegal ended their losing streak in the group stage.

Senegal5 - 0IraqEnd
  • 0'The match has started.
    Senegal hosts Iraq.
  • 4'GOAL! Senegal (1-0)
    4th minute:H. Diarra(Senegal) scored (assist: A. Seck). Score: 1 - 0.
  • 13'Red card
    13th minute: R. Sulaka (Iraq) receives a red card (Holding).
  • 16'Substitution
    16th minute (Iraq): A. Qasem comes on to replace M. Younis.
  • 18'Yellow card
    18th minute: A. Seck (Senegal) receives a yellow card (Foul).
  • 45'End of the first half
    At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.
  • 46'The second half has begun.
    The second half has begun.
  • 46'Substitution
    46th minute (Iraq): A. Basil comes on to replace J. Hassan.
  • 56'GOAL! Senegal (2-0)
    56th minute:I. Sarr(Senegal) scored (assist: L. Camara). Score: 2 - 0.
  • 57'Substitution
    57th minute (Senegal): H. Diarra comes on to replace P. Gueye.
  • 57'Substitution
    57th minute (Senegal): I. Mbaye comes on to replace I. Ndiaye.
  • 57'Substitution
    57th minute (Senegal): L. Camara comes on to replace N. Jackson.
  • 58'Substitution
    58th minute (Iraq): A. Jasim comes on to replace A. Al Reeshawee.
  • 58'Substitution
    58th minute (Iraq): A. Al Hamadi comes on to replace A. Yousif.
  • 58'Substitution
    58th minute (Senegal): A. Seck comes on to replace P. Ciss.
  • 59'GOAL! Senegal (3-0)
    59th minute:P. Gueye(Senegal) scored (assist: I. Sarr). Score: 3 - 0.
  • 67'Substitution
    67th minute (Iraq): Z. Iqbal comes on to replace K. Yakob.
  • 71'GOAL! Senegal (4-0)
    71st minute:P. Gueye(Senegal) scored (assist: I. Ndiaye). Score: 4 - 0.
  • 75'Yellow card
    75th minute: A. Al Ammari (Iraq) receives a yellow card.
  • 81'Substitution
    81st minute (Senegal): I. Sarr comes on to replace A. Diao.
  • 81'Yellow card
    81st minute: P. Gueye (Senegal) receives a yellow card (Foul).
  • 82'GOAL! Senegal (5-0)
    82nd minute:I. Ndiaye(Senegal) scored (assist: P. Gueye). Score: 5 - 0.
  • 90'Yellow card
    90th minute: M. Doski (Iraq) receives a yellow card (Foul).
  • KTFinal score: Senegal 5-0 Iraq
    The match ended with a score of 5-0.

Updated at 04:04 on June 27, 2026

The World Cup match between Senegal and Iraq will take place at 02:00 on June 27, 2026, at BMO Field. This is considered a direct confrontation between two teams in a do-or-die situation, where even a draw could put both at a significant disadvantage in the race to qualify for the next round.

The group standings and the pressure of points.

As of now, neither Senegal nor Iraq have earned any points after their matches. Senegal is currently in third place, while Iraq is at the bottom of the table in fourth. The only factor separating the two teams is their tie-breaking criteria.

Having failed to score any points in the opening matches, the pressure weighed heavily on the players. The game at BMO Field was not only an opportunity to secure their first points but also a chance to prove the competitiveness of the two representatives from different continents on the biggest stage in the world.

The form of both teams is worrying.

Looking at recent statistics, both Senegal and Iraq are showing inconsistent form. Specifically, both teams have suffered defeats in their last two matches. This losing streak reveals weaknesses in their defensive systems as well as a lack of effectiveness in their attacks, which both coaches need to address immediately.

For Senegal, losing two consecutive matches is an alarming sign for the African representative, who are always highly regarded for their physical fitness and speed. Meanwhile, Iraq is also in a similar situation, unable to find the necessary cohesion to convert opportunities into goals.

Assessing the game situation

Given the nature of a must-win match, it's highly likely that both Senegal and Iraq will not adopt an overly cautious approach. Senegal may capitalize on their physical strength to apply pressure from the opponent's half. Conversely, Iraq needs to demonstrate discipline and the ability to seize opportunities to exploit gaps when their opponent pushes forward.

With both teams desperate for points and in similar form, focus in the final minutes and the ability to capitalize on set pieces could be key to determining the outcome at BMO Field. This promises to be a tense contest, where the team with the stronger mentality will have a better chance of progressing in the World Cup.

Senegal's recent form

  • June 23, 2026: Norway 3-2 Senegal (Loss)
  • June 17, 2026: France 3-1 Senegal (Loss)
  • June 10, 2026: Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal (Draw)
  • June 1, 2026: USA 3-2 Senegal (Loss)
  • April 1, 2026: Senegal 3-1 Gambia (Winner)

Iraq's recent form

  • June 23, 2026: France 3-0 Iraq (Loss)
  • June 17, 2026: Iraq 1-4 Norway (Loss)
  • June 10, 2026: Iraq 0-2 Venezuela (Lose)
  • June 5, 2026: Spain 1-1 Iraq (Draw)
  • May 29, 2026: Iraq 1-0 Andorra (Winner)

Rankings

TeamLocationPointform
Senegal30LL
Iraq40LL

Team form and statistics

Senegal (Host)

Form in the last 5 matches:LL

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 2
  • Wins: 0 (0 at home)
  • Draw: 0 (0 at home)
  • Losses: 2 (0 at home)

Goal:

  • Scored: 3 goals (Average: 1.5 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 6 goals (Average: 3.0 goals/match)

Iraq (Guest)

Form in the last 5 matches:LL

Statistics for this season:

  • Matches played: 2
  • Wins: 0 (0 away wins)
  • Draw: 0 (0 away goals)
  • Losses: 2 (1 away)

Goal:

  • Scored: 1 goal (Average: 0.5 goals/match)
  • Goals conceded: 7 goals (Average: 3.5 goals/match)

Force situation

Senegal

  • E. Mendy: Twisted Knee (Missing Fixture)

Iraq:No injury information available.

Predicted lineup

Predictions and odds

Predicted winner:Senegal

Win or draw

Predicted odds:

  • Home team wins: 45%
  • Draw: 45%
  • Guest wins: 10%

Predicted number of goals:

  • Home team: -2.5 goals
  • Guest: -1.5 table

Advice:Combo Double chance : Senegal or draw and +1.5 goals

Team lineup updated at 01:30 on June 27, 2026

Official lineup

Senegal

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachBouna Thiaw Pape

Starting lineup:

  • 23. Mory Diaw (G)
  • 15. Krépin Diatta (D)
  • 4. Abdoulaye Seck (D)
  • 19. Moussa Niakhaté (D)
  • 14. Ismail Jakobs (D)
  • 5. Idrissa Gana Gueye (M)
  • 21. Habib Diarra (M)
  • 20. Ibrahim Mbaye (M)
  • 8. Lamine Camara (M)
  • 10. Sadio Mané (M)
  • 18. Ismaïla Sarr (F)

Substitutes:

  • 1. Yehvann Diouf
  • 2. Mamadou Sarr
  • 3. Kalidou Koulibaly
  • 24. Antoine Mendy
  • 25. El Hadji Malick Diouf
  • 6. Pathé Ismaël Ciss
  • 17. Pape Matar Sarr
  • 22. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
  • 26. Pape Gueye
  • 13. Iliman Ndiaye
  • 7. Assane Diao
  • 9. Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
  • 11. Nicolas Jackson
  • 12. Cherif Ndiaye

Iraq

Diagram: 4-1-4-1

CoachGraham Arnold

Starting lineup:

  • 22. Ahmed Basil (G)
  • 26. Frans Putros (D)
  • 5. Akam Hashem (D)
  • 2. Rebin Sulaka (D)
  • 23. Merchas Doski (D)
  • 16. Amir Al-Ammari (M)
  • 17. Ali Jasim (M)
  • 8. Ibrahim Bayesh (M)
  • 14. Zidane Iqbal (M)
  • 11. Ahmed Qasem (M)
  • 9. Ali Al-Hamadi (F)

Substitutes:

  • 1. Fahad Talib
  • 12. Jalal Hassan
  • 6. Munaf Younus
  • 3. Hussein Ali
  • 4. Zaid Tahseen
  • 15. Ahmed Hasan Maknazi
  • 25. Mustafa Saadoon
  • 7. Youssef Amyn
  • 19. Kevin Yakob
  • 20. Aimar Sher
  • 24. Zaid Ismail
  • 21. Marko Farji
  • 10. Mohanad Ali
  • 13. Ali Yousif
  • 18. Aymen Hussein

Thanh Vinh