Senegal secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq in their final Group ‘I’ match, marking the first time an African team has scored five goals in a World Cup game. Pape Gueye scored two goals, inspiring the Senegalese side. Iraq played with ten men for the majority of the match after Rebin Sulaka received a red card in the 13th minute for a foul on Sadio Mané. Senegal’s win significantly improves their chances of advancing to the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, currently holding the best goal difference among teams with three points. Iraq finished the tournament without a single point, concluding a disappointing campaign. Ismaila Sarr also contributed with a goal, bringing his tournament total to three.