Senegal’s Moussa Niakhate before the match on June 26, 2026
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Iraq coach Graham Arnold told reporters that his team will try to make history against Senegal. Iraq have already been eliminated but the Australian is hoping they can at least earn the country’s first-ever point at a World Cup.
Meanwhile, Senegal will approach their game against Iraq on Friday like a final to get the win, coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said, as the West African side try to keep their World Cup campaign alive.
Iraq are bottom of Group I, which is one of the toughest at the finals. Even a win against Iraq may not be enough for Senegal to seal a spot in the knockouts. The team will have to wait until the end of all group stage fixtures to see if they advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
(With inputs from agencies)
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