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FIFA World Cup 2026: Gueye double keeps Senegal's World Cup hopes alive

Iraq's already slim hopes of keeping their hopes alive suffered a hammerblow a few minutes later.

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Senegal's goalkeeper Mory Diaw and defender Moussa Niakhate greet fans after winning the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Senegal and Iraq at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto. Pic/AFP

Senegal's goalkeeper Mory Diaw and defender Moussa Niakhate greet fans after winning the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Senegal and Iraq at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto. Pic/AFP

Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday. Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams -- they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points.

Iraq go home without a point after a hugely disappointing campaign following an arduous route to qualify. Senegal struck early, Habib Diarra getting the slightest of touches to Abdoulaye Seck's header from a corner, for his first international goal since he scored in a friendly against England last year.

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