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World Cup 2026: Senegal crush 10-man Iraq to remain in hunt for knockout spot
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- Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.
- Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:17Modified: 26/06/2026 - 23:23
- By: FRANCE 24 Pape Guey celebrates with teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye after scoring Senegal's fourth goal.
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Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.
Issued on: 26/06/2026 - 23:17Modified: 26/06/2026 - 23:23
By: FRANCE 24 Pape Guey celebrates with teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye after scoring Senegal's fourth goal. Getty Images via AFP - MICHAEL REAVES Senegal crushed 10-man Iraq 5-0 on Friday to remain in the running for a place in the round of 32 and end their opponents' hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages.
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