Senegal 5-0 Iraq — World Cup: Recap, Highlights & Reactions

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A 13th-minute red card opened the floodgates for Senegal's biggest World Cup win ever.

Senegal kept their tournament alive by demolishing ten-man Iraq 5-0 in Toronto.

Senegal needed a massive win to survive Group I, and Iraq made it easy. scored early before Iraqi defender got sent off. Down to ten men, Iraq collapsed. doubled the lead after halftime. Pape Gueye scored two quick goals, and capped the rout with a 30-yard blast. The 5-0 victory gives Senegal a fighting chance to reach the Round of 32. Iraq are eliminated and must wait even longer for their first World Cup point.

— and get this

's 13th-minute dismissal was the 150th red card shown in World Cup history.

Senegal's 5-0 victory set a new record for their largest-ever win in World Cup history, beating a 3-1 win over Qatar in 2022.

This was Iraq's first-ever World Cup game against an African nation, but they have still never earned a single point in tournament history.

Polymarket traders correctly backed Senegal, pricing their victory at a 100% probability by kick-off.