🔥 Senegal seeks first win
Senegal and Iraq face off in a crucial Group Stage match, with both teams looking to secure their first win in the tournament. After losing their first two matches, they need a victory to stay in contention. The pressure is on to perform, and the team that rises to the challenge will keep their World Cup dreams alive.
Senegal
🏆Senegal: FIFA ranked 18th
🌎First African team to reach quarterfinals
📊Group I match
🏃Seeking first win
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: FIFA ranked 70th
🌍First Asian team to play in Group I
📊Lost both Group Stage matches
🏆Seeking first World Cup win since 1986
Mohammed Dawood
forward · Al-Shorta
Prolific goal scorer
Ahmed Yasin
midfielder · Örebro SK
Creative midfielder
Ali Faez
defender · Al-Shorta
Experienced defender
Jalal Hassan
goalkeeper · Al-Zawraa
Talented goalkeeper
Tale of the tape
6
Goals conceded by Senegal
🎙️ World Cup debut
Iraq made their World Cup debut in 1986, and this match against Senegal marks a crucial moment in their tournament journey.