Senegal produced a commanding performance to thrash Iraq 5-0 in their final FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match at Toronto Stadium.
The result keeps Senegal firmly in contention to progress as one of the top eight third-placed teams in the tournament.
Iraq were reduced to ten men during the contest, which allowed Senegal to take full control and push their goal difference to an impressive level.
Ilimand Ndiaye was one of the standout performers on the night, contributing both a goal and an assist in a display full of quality and intensity.
Ismaila Sarr was equally influential, also registering a goal and an assist as the two players combined to devastating effect against the depleted Iraqi side.
The five-goal margin tells the story of a match in which Senegal were utterly dominant from start to finish, rarely allowing Iraq a foothold in the game.
With a man advantage for a significant portion of the contest, Senegal were able to dictate the tempo and move the ball with purpose and precision throughout.
The victory means Senegal now sit in a strong position in the race for the best third-placed finishes, with the top eight third-placed sides advancing to the round of 32.
The expanded 48-team format of the 2026 World Cup means more nations than ever have a realistic path through the group stage, even without finishing in the top two.
Senegal will now wait on results elsewhere to confirm whether their goal tally and points haul are sufficient to see them through to the knockout rounds.
The performances of Ndiaye and Sarr will give the Senegal camp real confidence heading into what could be an extended stay in North America this summer.
Iraq, meanwhile, exit the tournament following a chastening defeat, their hopes of a historic progression ended by a Senegal side full of pace, power, and attacking intent.
