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The Iraq national team has increased its red card tally in the 2026 World Cup to 9 after Rebin Sulaka was sent off during the match against Senegal.
What happened?
The Iraq national team lost its third match in Group 9 against Senegal with a clean five-goal defeat, in the third and final round of the group stage in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Why does it matter for Iraq?
The early sending off contributed to the increased difficulty of the task for the «Lions of Mesopotamia» against the Senegalese team, before Iraq received a heavy defeat that ended its campaign in the tournament from the first round without any points.
What comes next?
Sulaka became the ninth player to be sent off in the tournament so far, and also became the third Arab player to receive a red card in the current edition of the World Cup.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | France vs Iraq | 3-0 |
Recent form
Last result: France 3-0 Iraq (2026-06-22). Recent form (last 5): 0W-1D-4L (LDLLL, most recent first).
