Saturday , 14 November 2026

Senegal vs Iraq, Worldcup 2026 GROUP STAGE

FIFA World Cup · 2026
Senegal
5 – 0
Full Time
Iraq
Fri 26 Jun 2026 · 19:00 UTC BMO Field HT 45' · FT 45'
Habib Diarra 4' 1–0
Ismaila Sarr 56' 2–0
Pape Gueye 59' 3–0
Pape Gueye 71' 4–0
Iliman Ndiaye 82' 5–0
R 13' Rebin Sulaka
Abdoulaye Seck 18' Y
Y 75' Amir Al Ammari
Pape Gueye 81' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Senegal vs Iraq — Worldcup at BMO Field.

  • Senegal 3 games · 3 pts (2026/26)
  • Iraq 3 games · 0 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

  • Referee Anthony Taylor
  • Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
  • Assistant 2 Adam Nunn
9 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 11.0 goals/game 🟥 4 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curacao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
Senegal 1 games · Avg 5.0 goals Iraq
Last 5 meetings
2026-06-26 Senegal 5–0 Iraq

Recent Form

Senegal
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Iraq H 5–0 W
23 Jun Norway A 2–3 L
16 Jun France A 1–3 L
04 Dec England A 0–3 L
29 Nov Ecuador A 2–1 W
25 Nov Qatar A 3–1 W
Iraq
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Senegal A 0–5 L
22 Jun France A 0–3 L
16 Jun Norway H 1–4 L

Season Stats

Senegal Iraq
#35 Position #36
3 Points 0
3 Played 3
1 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 3
8 Scored 1
6 Conceded 12
+2 GD -11
1.00 PPG 0.00
33% Win % 0%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Senegal this season
0% Clean Sheets
Iraq this season

Senegal are 35th (3 pts). Iraq are 36th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Senegal
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Iraq
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Senegal
Ismaila Sarr 4 G 1 A
Pape Gueye 2 G 1 A
Habib Diarra 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Senegal launch into their encounter with Iraq.
  • 4' Assisted by Lamine Camara with the perfectly-timed delivery and Abdoulaye Seck makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 9' The referee calls foul for Rebin Sulaka. He receives a card.
  • 10' Rebin Sulaka catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 10.
  • 13' Rebin Sulaka was booked on 13.
  • 16' Ahmed Qasem makes way for Manaf Younis at the 16 minute mark. A tactical switch from Iraq.
  • 17' Abdoulaye Seck has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 17.
  • 18' The referee has no hesitation. Abdoulaye Seck is booked for Senegal — card on 18.
  • 23' Ibrahim Bayesh has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Senegal winning 100% of all matches.
  • 33' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 38' Iraq seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 43' Moussa Niakhate is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Senegal tonight.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Ahmed Basil as he leaves the pitch. Jalal Hassan steps in for Iraq.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 56' Pape Gueye is ready to make an impact after coming on for Habib Diarra at the 56 minute mark.
  • 56' Goal! Ismaila Sarr scores his 73 goal in 434 matches.
  • 57' The Iraq manager makes a substitution. Ali Jassim El-Aibi departs to be replaced by Ahmed Maknazi.
  • 58' Pathe Ciss is replacing Abdoulaye Seck for the Senegal side.
  • 59' What a moment for Pape Gueye! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 64' Senegal looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Pape Gueye scoring 2 goals.
  • 69' named a 4-1-2-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' Pape Gueye does the damage! The net is bulging and Senegal surge ahead!
  • 75' That looks like a foul for a card for Amir Al Ammari.
  • 80' It looks surprising Senegal does not make any changes. Merchas Doski has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pape Gueye on 81.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Senegal! Assane Diao comes on to replace Ismaila Sarr.
  • 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Iliman Ndiaye makes it 5-0.
  • 87' Iraq fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Senegal take all three points.

Lineups

Senegal Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

Iraq Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Arnold

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
5 Senegal xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 Iraq xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 86% + Senegal to win 86%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Senegal86% Draw8% Iraq6%
Actual: Senegal win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 5.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 86%
14%
± 3.5 72%
28%
± 4.5 53%
47%

Double Chance

Senegal or Draw
94%
Draw or Iraq
14%
Senegal or Iraq
92%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Senegal85% Draw14% Iraq1%
Actual: Senegal win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
4 – 0
14.8%
5 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
12.4%
6 – 0
11.9%
7 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8%
5 – 1
4.3%
4 – 1
4.3%
6 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
7 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Senegal

Handicap Senegal covers Push Iraq covers
-2.5 79% — 21%
-2 79% 12% 9%
-1.5 91% — 9%
-1 91% 6% 3%
-0.5 97% — 3%
+0.5 100% — 0%
+1 100% — 0%
+1.5 100% — 0%
+2 100% — 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Senegal keeps clean sheet
75% ✓
Iraq keeps clean sheet
1% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.