Senegal secured a historic 5-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group I match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament. This win marks Senegal’s largest ever in a World Cup competition, fueled by a strong second-half performance and strategic decisions by coach Pape Thiaw. Despite the decisive result, Senegal’s advancement to the knockout stage remains uncertain. They now depend on results from other groups to determine if they will qualify as one of the eight best third-place teams. France topped Group I, leaving Senegal to await their fate. The victory provides a significant boost to the Senegalese team’s morale as they hope to continue their World Cup journey.