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Senegal's midfielder Pape Gueye celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fouth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football vs Iraq at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 26, 2026. [Cole Burston / AFP]
Senegal became the first African side to score five goals in a World Cup match, a stunning double by Pape Gueye inspiring them to a 5-0 win over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I match on Friday.
Senegal also boosted their chances of progressing to the last 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams -- they have the best goal difference of the teams on three points.
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