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Group Stage - 3
Senegal logoSenegal
FT
5 - 0
HT: 1–0
Iraq logoIraq

26 Jun 2026, 19:00

BMO Field, Toronto

Anthony Taylor, England

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home logoSenegal
4’H. Diarra
18’A. Seck
56’I. Sarr
57’H. Diarra
57’I. Mbaye
57’L. Camara
58’A. Seck
59’P. Gueye
71’P. Gueye
81’I. Sarr
81’P. Gueye
82’I. Ndiaye
Iraqaway logo
R. Sulaka13’
A. Qasem16’
A. Basil46’
A. Jasim58’
A. Al Hamadi58’
Z. Iqbal67’
A. Al Ammari75’
M. Doski90’

AI Post-Match Analysis

Match Rating
8.4/10
Man of the Match
P. Gueye
Key Moments
1The 13’ red card to R. Sulaka, which left Iraq a man down and allowed Senegal to dominate proceedings.
2H. Diarra’s 4’ goal, a product of Senegal’s early pressing and Iraq’s defensive errors.
3The 56’ and 71’ goals from P. Gueye, showcasing Senegal’s ability to maintain intensity and exploit gaps in Iraq’s midfield.
4Iraq’s failure to register a single shot on target, reflecting their inability to counter Senegal’s high-pressing strategy.
5The 81’ yellow card to P. Gueye, which hinted at Senegal’s tactical resilience despite facing late-game challenges.
Tactical Insights
Senegal’s high-pressing system and midfield dominance (505 accurate passes) overwhelmed Iraq, creating a one-sided match.
The early red card forced Iraq into a reactive, defensive posture, which limited their ability to transition effectively.
Senegal’s use of width and quick interplay between Sarr and Ndiaye exploited Iraq’s lack of defensive organization.
Senegal dominated the match from the outset, capitalizing on Iraq’s early misfortune with a red card to R. Sulaka at the 13’ mark, which immediately shifted the balance in their favor. The Lions of the Teranga took full advantage of their numerical superiority, with H. Diarra scoring a clinical opener in the 4’ to set the tone. Iraq struggled to cope with Senegal’s relentless pressure, as evidenced by the stark statistical disparity—Senegal controlled 69% of possession, registered 27 shots (11 on target), and earned 12 corners compared to Iraq’s 3. The tactical discipline of Senegal’s midfield, particularly the performances of P. Gueye and I. Sarr, allowed them to dictate play and break down Iraq’s defense with precision. Iraq’s inability to generate meaningful chances, limited to just one shot on target, highlighted their defensive fragility and lack of cohesion. The second-half onslaught, featuring goals from Gueye (56’, 71’) and I. Ndiaye (82’), underscored Senegal’s efficiency in converting opportunities, while Iraq’s tactical disarray and lack of creativity were glaring.