Senegal thrashes Iraq 5-0 in World Cup showdown in Toronto

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:34 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Senegal thrashes Iraq 5-0 in World Cup showdown in Toronto

Summary

Senegal dominated Iraq 5-0 in a World Cup Group I match at Toronto Stadium on June 26, 2026. This convincing victory helps Senegal secure a spot among the top eight third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stages. The match featured standout performances, including two goals from Pape Gueye and one goal each from Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, and Iliman Ndiaye. Iraq played with ten men after Rebin Sulaka received a red card in the 13th minute, making it difficult for them to mount a comeback. With this win, Senegal was positioned to potentially face England in the round of 32.

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Key Details

•Senegal scores five goals against ten-man Iraq.
•Pape Gueye nets two goals, while Diarra, Sarr, and Ndiaye add to the total.
•Iraq's Rebin Sulaka is sent off early in the match.
•Senegal secures a place among the top eight third-placed teams.
•Possible upcoming matchup with England in the knockout round.

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Senegal gave themselves the best chance of finishing as one of the World Cup's top eight third-placed teams as they thumped five past 10-man Iraq.
— Sky Sports

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