Substitute Pape Gueye scored twice as Senegal routed Iraq in the second half to stay in contention for the knockout stage
Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq 5-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive
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Summary
Assisted by Abdoulaye Seck following a corner. Iraq was eliminated without a point in its first World Cup appearance since 1986. Senegal coach says team can improve after 5-0 mauling of Iraq.
Furthermore, Senegal rout 10-man Iraq to stay in World Cup hunt. Senegal boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 5-0 victory against 10-man Iraq. Their lead was extended three minutes later as Pape Gueye curled a left-foot strike into the top corner – his first involvement after coming on moments earlier.
In addition, Senegal did find the back of the net for a second time ten minutes into the restart, and it was a gift from their opponents. With the victory, Senegal now has three points and a plus-two goal differential.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — June 27, 2026 01:55 56:34 Substitution Substitution, Senegal. ; Jalal Hassan replaces Ahmed Basil because of an injury. half time June 27, 2026 01:26….
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Assisted by Abdoulaye Seck following a corner.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesIraq was eliminated without a point in its first World Cup appearance since 1986.
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Senegal coach says team can improve after 5-0 mauling of Iraq.
according to New Straits Times +2Senegal rout 10-man Iraq to stay in World Cup hunt.
according to Prothom Alo English +1Senegal boosted their chances of reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 5-0 victory against 10-man Iraq.
according to LeadershipTheir lead was extended three minutes later as Pape Gueye curled a left-foot strike into the top corner – his first involvement after coming on moments earlier.
according to LeadershipSenegal did find the back of the net for a second time ten minutes into the restart, and it was a gift from their opponents.
according to MyJoyOnlineWith the victory, Senegal now has three points and a plus-two goal differential.
according to CBC — SportsThe top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams will advance to the playoffs.
according to TASSIraq are bottom of Group I, which is one of the toughest at the finals.
according to The Hindu - Home +1But Taylor was summoned to consult a replay monitor, and after viewing the play again, upgraded the decision.
according to Al Jazeera English — All NewsSenegal couldn’t capitalise during a frustrating remainder of the first half, but that all changed after the interval.
according to Al Jazeera English — All News
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Divergent figures
- June 27, 2026 01:55 56:34 Substitution Substitution, Senegal.Al Jazeera English — All News, BBC Sport, BusinessDay / BusinessLive (ZA), BusinessDay NG, CBC — Sports, MyJoyOnline, New Straits Times, SABC News, TASS, The Guardian — Football, The Guardian — Sport, The Hindu - Home, The Independent
- Jalal Hassan replaces Ahmed Basil because of an injury. half time June 27, 2026 01:26…Al Jazeera English — All News, BBC Sport, Belfast Telegraph, CBC — Sports, Irish Independent, Leadership, New Straits Times, SABC News, TASS, The Guardian — Football, The Guardian — Sport, The Hindu - Home, The Independent
Divergent figures
- June 27, 2026 01:55 56:34 Substitution Substitution, Senegal.Al Jazeera English — All News
- Senegal reignited their FIFA 2026 World Cup campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over…BusinessDay / BusinessLive (ZA), BusinessDay NG
Divergent figures
- June 27, 2026 01:55 56:34 Substitution Substitution, Senegal.TASS
- Pape Gueye scored two sensational second-half goals from long range, giving Senegal a…Al Jazeera English — All News
Divergent figures
- Habib Diarra opened the scoring after four minutes before Rebin Sulaka was sent off for…TASS, The Independent
- Iraq went down a man in the 12th minute when the referee decided after a VAR review to…SABC News
Divergent figures
- Habib Diarra opened the scoring after four minutes before Rebin Sulaka was sent off for…Leadership
- Habib Diarra opened the scoring after four minutes before Rebin Sulaka was sent off for…The Independent
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Assisted by Abdoulaye Seck following a corner.
omitted byRight sidePublic / Agenciescovered byLeft sideCenterIraq was eliminated without a point in its first World Cup appearance since 1986.
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