Iraq exits World Cup 2026 with historic 5-0 loss to Senegal. The Iraqi national team lost the World Cup 2026 finals with a narrow margin, after a harsh loss to their Senegalese counterpart with five goals without a response.

What happened?

Iraq lost the match against Senegal 5-0, in the match that took place in Toronto, Canada, in the conclusion of the Group 9 matches.

Why does it matter for Iraq?

Iraq finished last in the group standings without any points, failing to win any points in their second World Cup participation in history.

What comes next?

Senegal scored the fifth goal in the 83rd minute with a strong shot from Eli Manuel Ndoye from the edge of the area that settled in the net, ending the match with a wide Senegalese victory and a bitter Iraqi exit.

DateMatchResult
2026-06-22France - Iraq3-0

Recent form

Iraq's last results: - Lost 3-0 to France on June 22 - Lost 5-0 to Senegal on June 28 - Recent form: 0W-1D-4L (LDLLL)