Senegal did all they could by beating Iraq 5-0 in the final Group I match in Toronto and staying alive in the race for the knockout rounds.
The five goals moved the goal difference into positive territory, moving it to fifth place in the rankings of the best eight third-placed teams.
Croatia, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Belgium are among the teams threatening to overtake the African side.
Senegal opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Habib Diarra deflected a header from a set piece into the net. A red card for Rebin Sulaka in the 14th minute for denying a scoring opportunity only made things easier for Senegal.
Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye all hit thunderous shots to burst the net and complete the five-star performance.
Published on June 27, 2026
