The lead
June 26, 2026 — BMO Field, Toronto, Canada — Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0, on course for World Cup knockouts. Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
How the match unfolded
This Group I match finished 5-0 for Senegal over Iraq in regulation on the official ESPN match center. Senegal seized early momentum when Habib Diarra (Senegal) right footed shot from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Abdoulaye Seck following a corner. in the 4'. The middle phases featured 3 more goals as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 82' when Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Pape Gueye.. 43,036 fans were in the building at BMO Field.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Senegal racked up the goals on 10-man Iraq in a 5-0 victory Friday that boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
Red cards:
Bookings: 4 yellow cards were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
Senegal leave BMO Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group I, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both Senegal and Iraq continue Group I play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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