Developments in Senegal and Iraq

Senegal must beat Iraq by a sufficiently large margin in their final match of Group I if they want to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout round of the 2026 World Cup.

Senegal needs a resounding victory to keep their hopes of advancing alive. Photo: Reuters .

Senegal entered their final Group I match under immense pressure. After two consecutive defeats against France and Norway, the African representatives had fallen to the bottom of the third-placed teams and had only one goal left: to beat Iraq and improve their goal difference to compete for a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

This scenario is by no means easy, as the "Teranga Lions" have consistently shown weaknesses in their defense. Coach Pape Thiaw's team has conceded 3 goals in three of their last four matches across all competitions. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly's error-prone performance against Norway further fuels concerns about the defense ahead of the match.

Nevertheless, Senegal still possesses several players who can make a difference. Ismaila Sarr has just regained his form with a positive performance against Norway, while Sadio Mane and Nicolas Jackson are expected to lead the attack in this crucial match. Conversely, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is definitely out due to a knee injury.

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On the other side of the battlefield, Iraq's chances aren't officially over yet, but the situation is even more difficult. The Asian representative lost both of their first two matches, conceding 7 goals and having a goal difference of -6. Even if they secure all 3 points against Senegal, their chances of advancing still depend on the results in other groups.

The squad selection is also causing headaches for coach Graham Arnold, as key striker Aymen Hussein's participation is uncertain due to injury. If the striker, who scored 8 goals in the qualifiers, doesn't recover in time, Mohanad Ali or Ali Al-Hamadi will likely lead the attack.

Considering the relative strength and quality of the squad, Senegal is still considered slightly superior. However, only a victory with a large margin will give the African representative hope of reaching the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup .

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