Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Substitute Pape Gueye scores twice as Senegal boost World Cup knockout stage hopes
Senegal's dominant victory over Iraq has reignited discussions about their World Cup knockout stage prospects
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The brief
Senegal secured a resounding 5-0 victory over Iraq in their recent World Cup match. The win was highlighted by substitute Pape Gueye's two goals. Senegal's coach emphasized the importance of the match, likening it to a final.
Coverage from Reuters, ESPN, BBC News, and others focuses on Senegal's performance and the impact on their knockout stage hopes. ESPN and BBC News provide detailed match analysis. Yahoo Sports profiles the match official, Anthony Taylor.
Watch for further analysis of Senegal's World Cup prospects. Coverage does not yet specify whether Senegal has secured a knockout stage spot.
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Quick answers
Who scored for Senegal against Iraq?
Pape Gueye scored twice for Senegal. Coverage does not yet specify who scored the other three goals.
What did Senegal's coach say about the match?
Senegal's coach described the match as being like a final.
Who officiated the Senegal vs. Iraq match?
Anthony Taylor officiated the match.
Coverage (7)
- Iraq match is like a final, Senegal coach says Reuters · 1d ago
- Five-star Senegal make the most of last-gasp chance to reach FIFA World Cup knockouts ESPN · 1d ago
- Senegal v Iraq: World Cup 2026 The Guardian · 1d ago
- Senegal vs. Iraq—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- Who is Anthony Taylor? The official in charge of Senegal vs Iraq Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Senegal 5-0 Iraq (Jun 26, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 1d ago
- Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Substitute Pape Gueye scores twice as Senegal boost World Cup knockout stage hopes BBC · 1d ago
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