FIFA World Cup 2026: Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0

Toronto (Web Desk): Senegal delivered a dominant performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Iraq 5-0 in a Group I match and creating history.

Played in Toronto, Senegal completely outclassed Iraq, securing a convincing victory with a five-goal margin.

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Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 4th minute to give Senegal an early lead. Pape Gueye scored twice, while Ismaila Sarr and Elimane Ndiaye added one goal each to complete the emphatic win.

With this result, Senegal became the first African team in FIFA World Cup history to score five goals in a single match.

The comprehensive victory has strengthened Senegal’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the tournament.