World Cup 2026: Pape Gueye, man of the match

26.06.26 FT World Cup

Senegal

5

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Iraq

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As expected, Pape Gueye was named Man of the Match after Senegal's emphatic 5-0 victory over Iraq in the third round of Group A at the 2026 World Cup.

The Teranga Lions midfielder scored a sensational brace in just 33 minutes. Two thunderous strikes from outside the box set the Toronto stands alight.

Coming off the bench, he netted the third goal in the 59th minute after an assist from Ismaïla Sarr. The Villarreal man then shone again in the 72nd minute, this time finishing off a pass from Iliman Ndiaye.

A signature performance reminiscent of his decisive goal in the 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations final win over Morocco.

Senegal's overwhelming 5-0 win over Iraq bore the unmistakable stamp of Pape Gueye, who thoroughly deserved his Man of the Match accolade.

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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