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Senegal crush Iraq 5–0 as World Cup knockout hopes hang in the balance
Published 27 June 2026 · sports
Senegal delivered a dominant performance in their final group stage match in Toronto, defeating Iraq 5–0 in a result that keeps their hopes of reaching
Senegal delivered a dominant performance in their final group stage match in Toronto, defeating Iraq 5–0 in a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout round alive. Fans outside the stadium celebrated a major turnaround after a difficult start to the tournament, with Senegal needing a win to stay in contention.
The result puts them in third place in their group, but progression now depends on other matches. Supporters praised the team’s attacking display, calling it a memorable World Cup moment, while acknowledging the pressure the squad had been under after early defeats.
Toronto continues to embrace the World Cup atmosphere, with the city hosting its final group stage match before the knockout rounds begin. Find us on
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Published: June 27, 2026 • 8:15 AM IST · Updated: June 27, 2026 • 8:40 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Senegal delivered a dominant performance in their final group stage match in Toronto, defeating Iraq 5–0 in a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout round alive.
Fans outside the stadium celebrated a major turnaround after a difficult start to the tournament, with Senegal needing a win to stay in contention.
The result puts them in third place in their group, but progression now depends on other matches.
Supporters praised the team’s attacking display, calling it a memorable World Cup moment, while acknowledging the pressure the squad had been under after early defeats.
Toronto continues to embrace the World Cup atmosphere, with the city hosting its final group stage match before the knockout rounds begin.
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