Senegal crush Iraq 5–0 as World Cup knockout hopes hang in the balance

Senegal delivered a dominant performance in their final group stage match in Toronto, defeating Iraq 5–0 in a result that keeps their hopes of reaching the knockout round alive.

Fans outside the stadium celebrated a major turnaround after a difficult start to the tournament, with Senegal needing a win to stay in contention. The result puts them in third place in their group, but progression now depends on other matches.

Supporters praised the team's attacking display, calling it a memorable World Cup moment, while acknowledging the pressure the squad had been under after early defeats.

Toronto continues to embrace the World Cup atmosphere, with the city hosting its final group stage match before the knockout rounds begin. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile