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Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Substitute Pape Gueye scores twice as Senegal boost World Cup knockout stage hopes

Senegal’s 5‑0 thrashing of Iraq, powered by substitute Pape Gueye’s brace, revives their bid for World Cup knockout spots

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This story first appeared in 🇩🇪 German coverage — 3.1 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 26, 22:07 UTC
🇩🇪 German Jun 26, 19:00 UTC · T-Online
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 26, 21:03 UTC · Corriere della Sera

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📍 How it ended

Senegal’s 5‑0 victory over Iraq, highlighted by substitute Pape Gueye’s two goals, was described as boosting the team’s knockout‑stage hopes. Coverage discussed what the win meant for Senegal’s chances to qualify from Group I, but no later reports confirmed whether the team secured a knockout berth.

Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their Group I World Cup match, with substitute Pape Gueye scoring twice. The win lifts Senegal’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage. Coverage highlights include Reuters quoting the coach comparing the match to a final, ESPN noting the last‑gasp chance to advance, and Yahoo Sports and The Independent questioning what Senegal still needs to qualify.

The Guardian provided a match preview, Sports Illustrated posted live scores and stats, and the BBC reported the result and Gueye’s impact. Additional pieces from ESPN and Yahoo Sports discussed match officials and analysis. Next steps focus on Senegal’s remaining group fixtures and the points required to secure a knockout berth, while Iraq must respond in its upcoming games to stay alive.

Observers will watch whether Senegal can maintain momentum and how goal difference may affect the standings.

Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 65d ago.

Quick answers

What was the result of the Senegal vs Iraq match?

Senegal won 5-0.

Which player contributed a brace after coming off the bench?

Substitute Pape Gueye scored twice.

How does the victory affect Senegal’s World Cup campaign?

The win boosts Senegal’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage.

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Senegal Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 Pape Gueye Group I

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