World Cup
Senegal vs Iraq
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: BMO Field
Senegal vs Iraq Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Senegal and Iraq meet at Toronto Stadium in a decisive Group I clash at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides still alive in the race for progression. With France and Norway already securing the top two positions in the group, this fixture effectively becomes a battle for third place and a potential route into the knockout rounds.
Under the expanded tournament format, a strong win could be enough for either side to advance as one of the best third-placed teams, making every goal crucial. Senegal and Iraq enter the contest fully aware that victory is essential to keep their World Cup hopes alive, setting up a tense, high-stakes encounter in Toronto.
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Prediction for Senegal vs Iraq in the 2026 World Cup
The pre-match analysis shows how difficult it can be to find value in a World Cup fixture of this level. Below, you can find our best Senegal vs Iraq prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Senegal Win
Last updated on 23-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Senegal are the favourites to win, with 68% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Senegal vs Iraq
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Friday, 26/06/2026
🕐 Time: 20:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: BMO Field
Senegal in the 2026 World Cup
Senegal come into this match with 1 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Senegal:
World Cup campaign
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 0 point(s) per match
1 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
3 goals conceded in the World Cup (3 per match)
Senegal in 2026:
9 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Sadio Mané with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Habib Diallo with 3 assists
Latest results for Senegal
22/06/2026 20:00
16/06/2026 15:00
09/06/2026 19:00
31/05/2026 15:30
31/03/2026 15:00
Iraq in the 2026 World Cup
Iraq come into this clash with 1 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Iraq have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 0 point(s) per match
1 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
4 goals conceded in the World Cup (4 per match)
Iraq in 2026
13 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 5 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Aymen Hussein with 8 goal(s)
Assists: Amir Al-Ammari with 4 assists
Latest results for Iraq
22/06/2026 17:00
16/06/2026 18:00
09/06/2026 21:00
04/06/2026 15:00
29/05/2026 12:00
Senegal vs Iraq: head-to-head history
Senegal and Iraq do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Senegal vs Iraq
Check the probable lineups below for the Senegal vs Iraq prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal Predicted XI: Édouard Mendy, Formose Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Abdou Diallo, Ismail Jakobs, Lamine Camara, Idrissa Gueye, Pape Matar Sarr, Ismaïla Sarr, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.
Iraq Predicted XI: Jalal Hassan, Hussein Ali, Rebin Sulaka, Saad Natiq, Merchas Doski, Osama Rashid, Amir Al-Ammari, Ibrahim Bayesh, Zidane Iqbal, Ali Jasim, Aymen Hussein.
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Senegal vs Iraq:
👉 Prediction: Senegal to Win the First Half
With Senegal coming into this match in great form and holding the home advantage against Iraq, we see good value in backing them to win the first half.
Since the odds for a full-time win may not be as rewarding, the half-time bet can be a good alternative.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect Senegal vs Iraq to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 1.58, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
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Stats
The statistics for Senegal vs Iraq that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4.25
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 53%
Cards
1
League: 2.83
Corners
4.5
League: 8.88
Home Team
Senegal
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.27 | 0 | 0.73 |
|
xGA
|
0.5 | 0 | 1.5 |
Away Team
Iraq
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
-0.04 | 0.96 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.39 | 1.39 | 0 |
Corners
10 / Match
+43% Corners / Match
Senegal received +43% more corners than Iraq in the World Cup
7 / Match
Norway
(1)
France
(4)(2)
France
(2)
Norway
Cards
0 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Iraq received 100% more cards than Senegal in the World Cup
1 / Match
Norway
(0)
France
(0)(1)
France
(1)
Norway
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Norway
(2)
France
(1)(0)
France
(1)
Norway
Goals Conceded
3 / Match
+25%
Iraq condeded +25% more goals than Senegal
4 / Match
Norway
(3)
France
(3)(3)
France
(4)
Norway
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Canada
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Switzerland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.5 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Spain
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Saudi Arabia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Norway
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
France
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Jordan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Algeria
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Ghana
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Panama
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Croatia
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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