Senegal and Iraq meet in crucial World Cup group stage match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Senegal faces Iraq in a vital Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Toronto Stadium on June 26. Both teams seek crucial points to enhance their chances of advancing after difficult starts in the tournament. Senegal, suffering from defensive issues, has lost two group matches, while Iraq is looking for its first point after two defeats. The outcome will significantly affect both teams' prospects for the knockout stage.
- •Match kicks off at 8pm BST on June 26.
- •Senegal's Edouard Mendy is a major doubt due to injury.
- •Iraq is expected to rotate its lineup to gain experience.
- •Senegal has lost two previous matches with six goals conceded.
- •Iraq has not yet earned a point in the tournament.
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Senegal take on Iraq in Toronto
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Senegal and Iraq seek to secure third place in final group match
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal vs Iraq – Match preview and team news
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Senegal vs Iraq – Predicted lineup and team news
"Senegal and Iraq will play out their final World Cup Group I clash at the Toronto Stadium knowing victory may be enough to secure round of 32 progression in third place.Both teams lost to tournament f...
"Senegal and Iraq meet in a crucial Group I encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday at the Toronoto Stadium. Both teams will look to secure three points with a high goal difference that will hel...
"Senegal and Iraq face off in a decisive Group I clash at the Toronto Stadium on Friday in the FIFA World Cup 2026. With qualification on the line, both sides will aim not only to win but to do so with...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:20 PMWorld Cup: Senegal take on Iraq in Toronto
Follow live text commentary, match stats and score updates as Senegal take on Iraq in Group I of the FIFA World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 6:20 PMPREVIEW: Senegal and Iraq seek to secure third place in final group match
Senegal and Iraq will play out their final World Cup Group I clash at the Toronto Stadium knowing victory may be enough to secure round of 32 progression in third place.Both teams lost to tournament f...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:00 AMSenegal vs Iraq – Match preview and team news
Senegal and Iraq meet in a crucial Group I encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday at the Toronoto Stadium. Both teams will look to secure three points with a high goal difference that will hel...
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:00 AMSenegal vs Iraq – Predicted lineup and team news
Senegal and Iraq face off in a decisive Group I clash at the Toronto Stadium on Friday in the FIFA World Cup 2026. With qualification on the line, both sides will aim not only to win but to do so with...
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