Senegal 5-0 Iraq in World Cup, with goals, key moments and the main match details.
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Match Snapshot
Senegal vs Iraq finished 5-0 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, June 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | BMO Field |
| Referee | Anthony Taylor, England |
| Round | Group Stage - 3 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Senegal come into this fixture after 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Iraq arrive with 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Senegal start this round in position 8 with 3 points, while Iraq sit in position 4 with 0 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 4' H. Diarra (Senegal) - Normal Goal
- 12' Rebin Sulaka (Iraq) - Card upgrade
- 13' Rebin Sulaka (Iraq) - Red Card
- 16' A. Qasem (Iraq) - Substitution 1
- 18' Abdoulaye Seck (Senegal) - Yellow Card
- 46' A. Basil (Iraq) - Substitution 2
- 56' I. Sarr (Senegal) - Normal Goal
- 57' L. Camara (Senegal) - Substitution 1
- 57' H. Diarra (Senegal) - Substitution 2
- 57' I. Mbaye (Senegal) - Substitution 3
- 58' A. Seck (Senegal) - Substitution 4
- 58' A. Al Hamadi (Iraq) - Substitution 3
Goals And Turning Points
- Senegal: H. Diarra 4'
- Senegal: I. Sarr 56'
- Senegal: P. Gueye 59'
- Senegal: P. Gueye 71'
- Senegal: I. Ndiaye 82'
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 4 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match. The 1 red-card moments had a clear impact on balance and decision-making.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as A. Qasem, A. Basil, L. Camara, H. Diarra, I. Mbaye, A. Seck showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
VAR Decisions
VAR had a visible role in this match, with reviews linked to Card upgrade. Those checks changed the emotional flow of the contest and added extra tension to decisive moments.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Senegal | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Goal | 12 | 1 |
| Shots off Goal | 11 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 28 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots insidebox | 17 | 1 |
| Shots outsidebox | 11 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Corner Kicks | 12 | 3 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 12-1, Shots off Goal: 11-1, Total Shots: 28-6, Blocked Shots: 5-4.
What The Result Means
Result: Senegal 5-0 Iraq. Senegal leave this match with an important result that can influence confidence and momentum in the next stage of World Cup.
In standings terms, Senegal sit in position 8 with 3 points, while Iraq hold position 4 with 0 points.
Conclusion
Senegal 5-0 Iraq is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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