Senegal hit five past Iraq in historic World Cup victory

Senegal reignited their World Cup campaign with a record‑breaking 5‑0 victory over Iraq, becoming the first African team to score five goals in a finals match. Habib Diarra opened the scoring with a faint touch from a corner before Iraq’s night collapsed. Rebin Sulaka was sent off after a VAR review for denying Sadio Mané a clear chance, leaving Iraq with ten men after just thirteen minutes.

Senegal controlled the half without adding to their lead, though Ismail Jakobs went close from distance. Iraq’s problems deepened when injured goalkeeper Ahmed Basil was replaced at the break. The second goal arrived in the 56th minute as Ismaila Sarr punished a costly error from Zidane Iqbal.

Substitute Pape Gueye then transformed the match, curling in a superb strike within ninety seconds of coming on and smashing a half‑volley soon after. Iliman Ndiaye completed the rout with a late long‑range effort.