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Iraq and Senegal share Group I at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Senegal are the favourite — a 39-place gap.
Iraq - Senegal will be played on Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 15:00 ET in Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Iraq 🇮🇶 | Metric | 🇸🇳 Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| #58 | FIFA Ranking | #19 |
| Group I | Group | Group I |
| AFC | Confederation | CAF |
| Graham Arnold | Head coach | Pape Thiaw |
| 2 | WC appearances | 4 |
| Group stage (1986) | Best WC | Quarter-final (2002) |
First World Cup since 1986. Strong growth under Arnold (ex-Australia). In Group I with France and Senegal, advancing is a tall order, but Iraq has a proud football culture and experience in tough conditions.
With Mané, Koulibaly, Mendy and Sarr, one of Africa's strongest squads. Africa Cup winners 2021. In Group I with France, group top is tough, but second place is reachable. A quarter-final like in 2002 is realistic.
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Start predicting →Yes — Iraq and Senegal meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group I).
On the FIFA world ranking, Senegal (#19) are favoured over Iraq (#58). The gap is 39 ranking places.
Iraq: Group stage (1986) (2 World Cup appearances). Senegal: Quarter-final (2002) (4 World Cup appearances).
Iraq are coached by Graham Arnold. Senegal are coached by Pape Thiaw.
Iraq play in Group I. Senegal play in Group I.
Last updated: 2026-06-07