Senegal scores five goals in World Cup match, first African team to do so
Senegal made history by becoming the first African team to score five goals in a men’s World Cup match, defeating Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I game. Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye each contributed a goal and an assist, driving the Teranga Lions’ biggest ever victory at the tournament. The win keeps Senegal’s hopes of reaching the last 32 alive after earlier losses to France and Norway left them needing a decisive result.
The victory marks the largest margin of victory for an African nation at a World Cup, surpassing previous records. It also mirrors the rare feat of three players scoring and assisting in a single game, last seen when Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in 2014 with Toni Kroos, Sami Khedira and Thomas Müller each scoring and setting up a goal.
With the group stage concluded, Senegal’s advancement now depends on results elsewhere in Group I. Fans should monitor the remaining fixtures to see if the team’s goal difference and points are enough to secure a knockout‑stage spot.
Will Senegal’s attacking form be enough to overcome the results of their rivals, or will they need to rely on other teams dropping points to advance?