Senegal now hold the record for the biggest ever win by an African team at the World Cup after they trounced Iraq 5-0 in a final group game at the 2026 World Cup.
The previous such record was shared by Algeria (4-0 vs South Korea) and Morocco (4-0 vs Haiti).
Senegal big win over Iraq has lifted them into the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup after they lost their first two group games versus France and Norway.
They thus finished as one of the third best losers with three points and a +2 goals difference.
