Senegal thrashes Iraq 5-0 to boost World Cup advancement hopes
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 on Friday, securing their hopes of advancing in the World Cup. Substitute Pape Gueye scored two goals as Senegal finished third in Group I and aim for one of the eight third-place spots in the knockout stage. Iraq was eliminated, marking their second World Cup exit since 1986.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 21:36 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 21:50 UTC
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