Iraq’s hopes for qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were extinguished Friday with a comprehensive 5-0 loss to Senegal. The defeat effectively ends Iraq’s campaign in the qualifying stages. Senegal demonstrated a commanding performance, securing a decisive victory over the Iraqi national team. The match, played on June 26, 2026, highlighted the significant gap in performance between the two sides. This result confirms Senegal’s continued progress in the World Cup qualification process. Further details regarding the match statistics and player performances were not immediately available. The Iraqi team will now focus on future competitions and rebuilding efforts.