Senegal Thump Iraq 5-0 to Secure World Cup Knockout Stage Berth

Senegal produced a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group I encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A late penalty sealed the emphatic scoreline after Senegal had already asserted control throughout the match.

The result ensured Senegal advanced to the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams in the expanded 48-team format. Both sides ended their World Cup campaigns with contrasting emotions on the night.