FIFA World Cup: Senegal rout 10-man Iraq to stay in World Cup hunt
Senegal secured a decisive 5-0 victory over a 10-man Iraq team to keep their hopes of advancing to the World Cup round of 32 alive. The match was heavily influenced by an early red card for Iraq's Rebin Sulaka, allowing Senegal to dominate the remainder of the game.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the group standings and determines which teams remain in contention for the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.
Senegal crushed 10-man Iraq 5-0 on Friday (June 26, 2026) to remain in the running for a place in the round of 32 and end their opponents' hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
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