Iraq Faces Devastating Defeat
Iraq's national team suffered a humiliating exit from the World Cup 2026 following a 5-0 loss against Senegal. The match was played on Friday and left the Iraqi team unable to secure any points after three consecutive defeats in Group C.
The game saw Iraq fall behind within minutes, with Haby Diarra scoring the first goal for Senegal in the fourth minute. Rebin Salaca was then shown a straight red card by the referee at the 10th minute, leaving his team to play the remainder of the match with just ten men due to the unexpected injury to goalkeeper Ahmad Basal.
In the second half, Senegal added four more goals to their tally: two from Idrissa Gana Gueye and one each by Emmanuel Ndiaye and Pape Gaye. Iraq's efforts were further hampered by the red card issued to Salaca, which significantly impacted their offensive capabilities.
Senegal Advances Despite Early Setbacks
Despite losing their first two matches, Senegal bolstered its chances of advancing as a third-place finisher from one of the 12 groups. Their victory over Iraq will be a major factor in their quest for qualification among the best teams that ended up in third place. Meanwhile, an empty-handed exit marked the conclusion of Iraqi football's participation in this World Cup, with heavy losses and no points to show for their performance.
