World Cup 2026: Iraq wants "We must beat Senegal at all costs"

26.06.26 FT World Cup

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On Friday evening at 19:00 GMT at BMO Field in Toronto, Iraq faces Senegal in their final group stage match of the World Cup. After two heavy defeats—3-0 against France and 4-1 to Norway—the Lions of Mesopotamia have no room left for error.

Graham Arnold's message was crystal clear and full of ambition.
"For me, now it's all about Senegal. We still have a chance. And when I say we have a chance, it means we must beat Senegal at all costs. Only then will we keep alive our hopes of grabbing one of the eight qualifying spots."

It's do or die for Iraq: they must win if they want to keep their World Cup journey alive. Against a powerful Senegalese side, Arnold is demanding a response worthy of pride from his players after back-to-back defeats.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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