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Senegal leads Iraq 1-0 at halftime in World Cup qualifier despite playing with a man advantage
via SeneNews1 min read
Senegal is currently leading Iraq 1-0 at halftime in their 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Toronto. The game, part of Group I, saw an early red card for an Iraqi player, leaving Iraq with 10 men. Despite the numerical advantage, Senegal has only managed a one-goal lead. The first half has been characterized by frequent interruptions and an inconsistent pace, with neither team establishing prolonged possession. Both teams entered this match seeking points after suffering two previous defeats in the group stage, making the result crucial for their qualification hopes.
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Must ReadSenegal secured a decisive 5-0 victory over Iraq in Toronto, concluding their World Cup 2026 group stage matches. This win places them third in Group I with 3 points, but their qualification for the round of 16 is not yet guaranteed. Despite being African champions, Senegal had previously lost to France and Norway. The Lions of Teranga are currently fifth in the ranking of best third-placed teams, with eight teams set to qualify. Iraq, participating in their second World Cup, has been eliminated with zero points. Senegal's goals came from Abdoulaye Seck and Habib Diarra 4th minute, Ismaila Sarr 56th minute, a brace from Pape Gueye 59th, 71st minutes, and Iliman Ndiaye 82nd minute. Iraq played with 10 men from the 12th minute.
France defeated Norway 4-1 on Friday, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring a hat-trick, to finish first in Group I of the 2026 World Cup. The win, which took place in Foxborough, Massachusetts, means France will advance to the round of 16 with nine points. Dembélé scored in the 7th, 20th, and 32nd minutes, while Désiré Doué added another goal in the 90th+4 minute. Norway, playing without Erling Haaland who remained on the bench, scored their only goal through Thelo Aasgaard in the 21st minute. France will play their round of 16 match on Tuesday at 11:00 PM French time, GMT+2 in New York. Norway finished second in the group with six points and will face Côte d'Ivoire, the second-place team from Group E, on Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Dallas.
Senegal is dominating Iraq with a 5-0 lead in their 2026 World Cup Group I match in Toronto. Iliman Ndiaye scored Senegal's fifth goal, further extending their advantage. Iraq has been playing with ten men since receiving a red card in the first half, allowing the Lions of Teranga to maintain control of the game.