Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their Group I finale, with Pape Gueye scoring two long-range goals and Ismaïla Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Iliman Ndiaye also finding the net. The win boosted Senegal's goal difference, placing them in contention for a third-place qualification spot, while Iraq was eliminated.
Senegal secured a crucial 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match. Substitute Pape Gueye scored twice, with Ismaïla Sarr, Habib Diarra, and Iliman Ndiaye also finding the net. The win boosts Senegal's goal difference as they vie for a third-place spot in the last 32.
Senegal's national football team is struggling at the World Cup amidst a governance crisis within the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF). The new FSF administration, led by Abdoulaye Fall, faces criticism for mismanagement, including unpaid wages and contract issues for head coach Pape Thiaw, and poor player performance.
