Senegal Humiliates 10-Man Iraq in 5-0 World Cup Group Stage Finale
June 26, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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Senegal ended their World Cup campaign on a high note, overpowering Iraq with a dominant 5-0 victory after Iraq was reduced to ten men early in the match.
Senegal delivered a commanding performance in their final group stage match, securing a resounding 5-0 win against Iraq. This victory served as a strong finish to their World Cup campaign, though both teams had already lost their prior two group matches and were unable to advance. Iraq's afternoon was made considerably more difficult by an early red card, leaving them with an uphill battle for most of the encounter.
H. Diarra opened the scoring for Senegal just four minutes in, assisted by A. Seck. The match took a decisive turn in the 13th minute when Iraq's R. Sulaka received a red card for holding, significantly disadvantaging his team. Despite Iraq's efforts, including an early substitution, Senegal capitalize on their numerical advantage with I. Sarr adding a second goal in the 56th minute. The Senegalese attack continued to dismantle Iraq's defense as P. Gueye netted twice in the 59th and 71st minutes, before I. Ndiaye sealed the 5-0 victory in the 82nd minute.
The red card to Sulaka was the pivotal moment, completely altering the complexion of the match. From that point, Senegal dominated possession and created numerous chances, registering 27 total shots compared to Iraq's 6. Iraq's struggles were evident, managing only one shot on target throughout the game, which was comfortably saved by the Senegalese goalkeeper.
For Senegal, this emphatic win provides a morale boost as they exit the tournament, offering a glimpse of their attacking capabilities. Iraq, having lost all three of their group matches and conceding a total of 12 goals, will reflect on a difficult World Cup appearance where they struggled to compete at this level.