Senegal thrashes Iraq, complicating Scotland's World Cup hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Senegal defeated ten-man Iraq 5-0 on June 26 in Toronto, Canada, further jeopardizing Scotland's chances of advancing in the FIFA World Cup. Habib Diarra scored the opener in the fourth minute, with Ismaila Sarr and Pape Gueye netting additional goals in the second half. This win positions Senegal as fifth among the best third-placed teams, while Scotland falls to ninth. To remain in contention, Scotland requires several specific outcomes in other matches, reflecting the challenges they face to progress.
- •Senegal scored five goals against Iraq, who played with ten men.
- •Diarra, Sarr, Gueye, and Ndiaye contributed to the scoring.
- •Scotland's current standing is ninth among the third-placed teams.
- •Scotland needs favorable results in other matches to advance.
- •Senegal's win leaves them with a +2 goal difference.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland dealt another World Cup blow as Senegal smash Iraq
"Senegal destroyed Iraq on Friday to deal yet another blow to Scotland and their hopes of reaching the round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup. The Lions of Teranga put five past ten-man Iraq in Toronto, Ca...
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