🔥 Senegal Seeks First Win
Senegal and Iraq face off in a crucial Group I match, with both teams seeking their first win in the 2026 World Cup. After losses to France and Norway, Senegal looks to turn their tournament around. Iraq also aims to bounce back from defeats against Norway and France.
Senegal
🏆Senegal's best finish: Quarterfinals
📊FIFA ranking: 18th
🏟️Group I match
🌎First 48-team World Cup
Sadio Mané
Forward · Bayern Munich
Star striker
Idrissa Gueye
Midfielder · Everton
Experienced midfielder
Kalidou Koulibaly
Defender · Chelsea
Solid defender
Édouard Mendy
Goalkeeper · Chelsea
Talented goalkeeper
Iraq
🏆Iraq's World Cup debut: 1986
📊FIFA ranking: 70th
🏟️Seeking first World Cup win
🌎Representing Asian football
Mohammed Dawood
Forward · Al-Shorta
Prolific goal scorer
Ali Adnan
Defender · Vancouver Whitecaps
Experienced defender
Ibrahim Bayesh
Midfielder · Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Skilled midfielder
Jalal Hassan
Goalkeeper · Al-Zawraa
Talented goalkeeper
Tale of the tape
3
Goals conceded by Iraq vs France
2
Goals scored by Senegal vs Norway
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Teams in the 2026 World Cup
🎙️ World Cup Debut
Iraq made their World Cup debut in 1986, and this match against Senegal marks a significant moment in their tournament history.