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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Steinberg

Senegal’s hammering of Iraq leaves Scotland’s World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

Senegal have reached the knockout rounds of the World Cup 2026 - (Getty)

Scotland were dealt another blow to their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages after Senegal cruised to a 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in Toronto to move into the top eight best third-placed sides.

Habib Diarra opened the scoring after four minutes before Rebin Sulaka was sent off for eliminated Iraq after bringing down Sadio Mane in the 13th minute.

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