Iliman Ndiaye Creates FIFA World Cup History With Stunning Super-Sub Display

Published 27 June 2026 · sports

Iliman Ndiaye Creates FIFA World Cup History With Stunning Super-Sub Display Published By, Last Updated: June 27, 2026, 09:58 IST Iliman Ndiaye makes FIFA World

Iliman Ndiaye Creates FIFA World Cup History With Stunning Super-Sub Display Published By, Last Updated: June 27, 2026, 09:58 IST Iliman Ndiaye makes FIFA World Cup history as Senegal thrash Iraq 5-0 in Toronto, keeping their last 32 hopes alive with a brilliant super sub display. Rapid Read Iliman Ndiaye celebrates Senegal's fifth goal against Iraq (Picture credit: AP) Star Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye on Saturday, June 27, became the first footballer in the history of the FIFA World Cup to come on as a substitute and then score a goal, assist a goal, have five touches in the opposition box and make as many dribbles, as Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto.

Senegal kept their hopes of reaching the last 32 alive with the commanding win in their final group-stage game. The result earned them their first points of the tournament while improving their goal difference. The West Africans, who finished on three points, must now await the outcome of the remaining group-stage games to find out whether their tally is enough to bag a place in the last 32. Ndiaye came on against Iraq in the 57th minute and made an immediate impact, producing a performance that will be remembered for years. His goal and assist in the closing stages helped Senegal seal the historic 5-0 win. Ndiaye has been one of Senegal’s standout performers at the tournament, showing his ability to change matches from the bench.

His display against Iraq was a clear reflection of his talent and determination, further cementing his place in FIFA World Cup history. The goal knocked Scotland out of the tournament as well, as Senegal leapfrogged them in the third-place standings. Iraq’s hopes suffered an early blow in the 13th minute when Rebin Sulaka pulled back Sarr as the last defender, denying a clear goalscoring chance. The referee showed him a straight red card, the sixth dismissal of its kind at the FIFA World Cup. Senegal struck inside four minutes and the scoreline remained unchanged at the break. Ndiaye had been uninvolved until just before the hour mark, as Senegal capitalised on their numerical advantage.

Star midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye put in another strong full-match performance for Senegal, anchoring the midfield throughout the match. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: June 27, 2026, 09:55 IST News sports football Iliman Ndiaye Creates FIFA World Cup History With Stunning Super-Sub Display Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...