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    Match 62 · Group I · Matchday 3

    SenegalSenegal
    — : —
    IraqIraq

    Friday, June 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

    BMO Field, Toronto

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    Group I standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1FranceFrance220056
    2NorwayNorway220046
    3SenegalSenegal2002-30
    4IraqIraq2002-60
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    What each team needs

    SenegalSenegal

    The final group game — Senegal's qualification hopes may depend on this result.

    IraqIraq

    An opening win over Senegal would be a major statement and strengthen Iraq's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatSenegalIraq
    FIFA Ranking1763
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances42
    Best WC FinishQuarterfinals (2002)Group stage (1986)
    ManagerPape ThiawJesús Casas
    How They QualifiedCAF — Group H winnersIC Playoff 2 — winner
    2022 World CupRound of 16 — lost to EnglandDid not qualify
    CaptainKalidou KoulibalyMohanad Ali

    Prediction

    Senegal 2 — 1 Iraq

    Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Senegal (ranked 17th) enters as the slight favourite.

    Match facts

    Senegal have appeared at 4 World Cups. Iraq have appeared at 2.
    Senegal are ranked 17th in the world. Iraq are ranked 63th.
    This match takes place at BMO Field, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.

    How to watch

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    BMO Field · Toronto · Capacity: 45,000

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