Senegal vs Iraq Key Stats: FIFA World Cup 2026
by Trystan Pugh ·
Below you can find key stats for Senegal vs Iraq. From historical trends to player milestones, we have you covered for every match at FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada & Mexico!
- This is the first meeting between Senegal and Iraq.
- Senegal are unbeaten in their two World Cup matches against AFC teams, both in the group stage: a 2-2 draw with Japan in 2018 and a 3-1 victory over Qatar in 2022.
- Senegal have started a World Cup campaign with successive defeats for the first time and their run of three consecutive losses, stretching back to their 0-3 defeat to England in the round of 16 at Qatar 2022, is their longest sequence in the history of the competition.
- None of Senegal’s 14 World Cup matches have finished goalless.
- Senegal have won at least one match in their previous three World Cup campaigns.
- Senegal have reached the knockout stages in two of their three World Cup participations prior to 2026.
- Ismaïla Sarr is the first Senegalese player to score in two editions of the FIFA World Cup (2022 and 2026).
- With three goals, Ismaïla Sarr is now Senegal’s joint-top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, together with Papa Bouba Diop.
- Kalidou Koulibaly and Ismaïla Sarr could become the first Senegalese players to reach the landmark of ten World Cup appearances.
- This is Iraq’s first World Cup match against an African team.
- Iraq are seeking their first positive result at the World Cup having lost their five matches to date.
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