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Iraq national football team faces Senegal after goalkeeper injury
The Senegal national football team has been dealt a blow before their match against Iraq in the FIFA World Cup on Friday, after announcing that their goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss the game due to a knee injury sustained during their loss to Norway on Monday.
What happened?
Mendy was injured while trying to save the ball, and left the field in the 63rd minute when Norway was leading 3-1.
Why does this matter for Iraq national football team?
Both Senegal and Iraq will enter their final group stage match in Toronto after losing their first two games against France and Norway.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq vs France | 2026-06-22 | 3-0 to France |
| Iraq vs Senegal | 2026-06-26 | - |
What comes next?
Further medical tests will be conducted to assess the nature of his injury and determine his availability for the tournament. Iraq national football team enters this match after losing 3-0 to France on June 22, 2026.
