Senegal Keep Knockout Hopes Alive With Dominant 5-0 Win Over Iraq

Senegal delivered a commanding performance against Iraq in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match. Pape Gueye scored twice in a comprehensive 5-0 victory that left Iraq head coach Graham Arnold without a win at the tournament.

The result saw Senegal finish third in the group and secure a place among the best third-placed teams, keeping their knockout stage qualification dream alive in the new 48-team format.