🇸🇳 Senegal vs 🇮🇶 Iraq World Cup 2026 Prediction
Match date June 26, 2026
| # | Team | Pts | GD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 | France | 6 | +5 |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 | Norway | 6 | +4 |
| 3 | 🇸🇳 | Senegal | 0 | -3 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 | Iraq | 0 | -6 |
With France and Norway already qualified and playing each other in the group’s decisive fixture, this match is a dead rubber in qualification terms. Senegal and Iraq both have zero points and have been eliminated since matchday two. Both sides will nonetheless play with competitive intent — Senegal, who have played better than their record suggests, will look to end the group stage on a positive note, while Iraq face the same challenge after a campaign that has been one of the group’s heaviest defeats.
Senegal: Talent without the results
Senegal’s performances have been competitive despite the scorelines. Their 1–3 loss to France and 2–3 defeat to Norway contained moments of quality, and their goal return suggests attacking capability that simply has not translated into points. This final match offers them a chance to demonstrate what this squad is capable of without the pressure of qualification hanging over them.
Iraq: Closing a campaign with ambition
Iraq’s group stage has been one of heavy defeats — 1–4 to Norway and 0–3 to France. The standard of their opposition has been relentless, and their squad has been exposed at this level. Against Senegal, they face a side of similar standing that will give them a more level contest. Individual performances here will be playing for future international careers rather than tournament advancement.
The key tactical battle
Senegal’s physical intensity and technical quality in the midfield areas should give them control of this match. Iraq will try to organise defensively and find moments through individual quality in their attacking players. The pace differential between Senegal’s forwards and Iraq’s defensive line is the key battleground — if Senegal can exploit that in the first half, the match should be comfortable.
Our verdict
Senegal’s quality and motivation advantage makes them clear favourites. We predict 2–0 to Senegal — a positive final group-stage performance that closes a disappointing campaign with something to show for their talent.
