Iraq bids farewell to World Cup 2026 with a heavy defeat against Senegal 0-5. The match played in Toronto saw Senegal take the lead from the start of the first half.

What happened in the match?

Senegal opened the scoring from a corner kick played by Abdoulaye Seck with his head inside the goal of goalkeeper Ahmed Basil, but it was later revealed that the ball had deflected from his teammate Habib Diallo of Sunderland.

Why did Iraq collapse in the second half?

After Habib Diallo's goal, defender Rebin Sulaka was sent off, and then Iraq collapsed in the second half, conceding four goals through Ismaila Sarr, Babacar Gueye, and Iliman Ndiaye.

What does this result mean for Iraq?

Iraq's loss confirms their exit from World Cup 2026. Their last result was a 0-3 loss to France on June 22, 2026. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-22 | Iraq vs France | 0-3 |

What's next after World Cup 2026?

Iraq will head into preparations for new tournaments after their exit from World Cup 2026. There will be analysis of the match and results in the coming days.