World Cup Group Stage - 3
Senegal 5 - 0 FT Iraq
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' H. Diarra (A. Seck)
R. Sulaka 13'
↓ A. Qasem ↑M. Younis 16'
18' A. Seck
HT
↓ A. Basil ↑J. Hassan 46'
56' I. Sarr (L. Camara)
57' ↓ H. Diarra ↑P. Gueye
57' ↓ I. Mbaye ↑I. Ndiaye
57' ↓ L. Camara ↑N. Jackson
↓ A. Jasim ↑A. Al Reeshawee 58'
↓ A. Al Hamadi ↑A. Yousif 58'
58' ↓ A. Seck ↑P. Ciss
59' P. Gueye (I. Sarr)
↓ Z. Iqbal ↑K. Yakob 67'
71' P. Gueye (I. Ndiaye)
A. Al Ammari 75'
81' ↓ I. Sarr ↑A. Diao
81' P. Gueye
82' I. Ndiaye (P. Gueye)
M. Doski 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Senegal
Goalkeepers
Mory Diaw 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Krépin Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Seck 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Moussa Niakhaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismail Jakobs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Habib Diarra 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Idrissa Gana Gueye 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
82%
Pass Acc
Lamine Camara
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Ismaïla Sarr 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
Sadio Mané
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Yehvann Diouf 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mamadou Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kalidou Koulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Hadji Malick Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Gueye 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.6
Rating
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pape Matar Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iliman Ndiaye 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nicolas Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Assane Diao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cherif Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iraq
Goalkeepers
Ahmed Basil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Defenders
Frans Putros 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Rebin Sulaka 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Akam Hashem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merchas Doski
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Zidane Iqbal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Amir Al-Ammari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Qasem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
16
Entry
Ali Jasim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Ibrahim Bayesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ali Al-Hamadi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Jalal Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fahad Talib
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munaf Younus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Hasan Maknazi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hussein Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zaid Tahseen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mustafa Saadoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Yakob
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Sher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zaid Ismail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marko Farji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Yousif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssef Amyn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohanad Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aymen Hussein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Five-Star Masterclass in Toronto
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 82/100. An early red card turned this Group Stage clash into a punishing showcase of Senegalese attacking depth at BMO Field.
Opening Act
Senegal wasted no time seizing control of this crucial encounter. H. Diarra set the tone with a lightning-fast opener in the fourth minute, latching onto a precise ball from A. Seck to beat the keeper. The Stakes were purely about pride for these winless sides at the bottom of the table, but the tempo immediately felt like a winner-takes-all clash. The Iraqi gameplan crumbled completely just 13 minutes in when R. Sulaka was shown a straight red card for a cynical holding foul. Down to ten men, Iraq had no choice but to retreat into a deep, desperate defensive block. The Lions of Teranga dominated possession from that moment on and pinned their opponents back into their own penalty area. They generated incredible Intensity through relentless corner pressure, winning 12 corners and firing a barrage of long-range shots to keep the defence scrambling.
The Pivot
Despite their absolute territorial control and mounting shot count, Senegal needed almost an hour to finally break the final defensive dam. The decisive turning point arrived when I. Sarr found the back of the net in the 56th minute, capitalising on a slick, line-breaking feed from midfield maestro L. Camara. That second strike completely shattered Iraqi resistance and spirit. Just moments later, the Senegalese coaching staff unleashed their ultimate bench weapons. P. Gueye and I. Ndiaye stepped onto the pitch and immediately torched the exhausted Iraqi backline. The delicate Balance of the tie evaporated instantly as the fresh attacking legs wreaked absolute havoc in the final third, stretching a ten-man defence that simply could no longer cover the width of the pitch.
Resolution
The final thirty minutes devolved into a pure Senegalese shooting gallery at BMO Field. P. Gueye netted a spectacular brace, finishing clinically in the 59th and 71st minutes while combining effortlessly with I. Ndiaye, who added the final nail in the coffin to make it five. This ruthless 15-minute goal flurry completely overwhelmed substitute keeper J. Hassan, who had entered at half-time and fought valiantly to make five crucial saves. Ultimately, Senegal racked up a staggering 27 total shots, delivering a one-sided attacking siege that sends them out with a massive boost to their goal difference and their heads held high. The massive 5-0 victory leaves Iraq anchored firmly to the bottom of the group, nursing a bruised ego and a dismal minus-six goal differential after a nightmare evening in North America.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Sulaka impact the match?
Sulaka's 13th-minute dismissal forced Iraq into a desperate defensive block, allowing Senegal to dominate possession and relentlessly attack the final third.
What made Pape Gueye the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench in the 57th minute, Gueye completely changed the game by scoring a quickfire brace and providing an assist.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An early goal and a crucial red card opened the match, followed by a lethal double substitution that overwhelmed an exhausted ten-man defence.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Do-or-Die at BMO Field: World Cup Hopes Hang by a Thread
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A brutal World Cup reality check awaits as two pointless teams fight for group stage survival in a clash where defeat spells the end.
The Setup
Senegal and Iraq enter this crucial group stage encounter at BMO Field on June 26, 2026, with zero points to their names. The Stakes are absolutely massive for this survival fixture. For Senegal, an opening defeat was a shock to the system, leaving their tournament ambitions completely vulnerable and putting immense pressure on their squad. Iraq suffered a similarly punishing start to their campaign, conceding four goals in a damaging defeat. Neither side boasts an intimidating Form rating right now, making this a pure test of nerve and tactical discipline rather than a showcase of flowing, carefree football. The Stars metric reflects a gritty, low-glamour affair, but the sheer desperation from both dressing rooms injects serious intensity into every single tackle.
Key Battle
With tournament lives on the line, the decisive battle will be fought between Senegal's dynamic attacking unit and Iraq's deep, desperate defensive block. Senegal's versatile forwards, spearheaded by the pace of N. Jackson and the creativity of I. Ndiaye, will look to batter down the doors from the first whistle. They will be actively supported by P. Gueye in the engine room, forcing the Iraqi backline to absorb immense and sustained pressure. If Iraq's defensive rearguard crumbles early under the heavy weight of these attacks, it could turn into a disastrously long night for the underdogs.
Our Prediction
Our take? Senegal's vastly superior technical quality and tournament pedigree will eventually shine through the collective desperation. While Iraq will look to sit deep and frustrate, the sheer volume of Senegalese attacks will be too much to handle. Expect the African side to completely dominate possession, dictating the tempo of the match before eventually breaking Iraq down. A comfortable 2-0 victory is on the cards, a result that would critically keep their progression hopes alive heading into the final matchday.