When is Senegal vs Iraq at World Cup 2026?

Senegal vs Iraq is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at BMO Field in Toronto.

What group are Senegal and Iraq in?

Both teams are in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Senegal vs Iraq being played?

The match is at BMO Field in Toronto, which has a capacity of 30,000 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Senegal and Iraq?

Senegal is ranked #20 and Iraq is ranked #63 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group I

Senegal vs Iraq

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 19:00 UTC · BMO Field, Toronto

Senegal

Lions of Teranga

FIFA Ranking#20

CoachAliou Cisse

Key PlayerSadio Mane

WC Appearances4

Best FinishQuarter-Finals (2002)

ExpectationsCompetitive

AFCON champions and consistent performers, the Lions of Teranga have become one of Africa's most reliable World Cup contenders with real depth across the pitch.

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Iraq

Usood Al-Rafidain (Lions of Mesopotamia)

FIFA Ranking#63

CoachJesús Casas

Key PlayerMohanad Ali

WC Appearances2

Best FinishGroup Stage (1986)

ExpectationsUnderdog

Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. The Lions of Mesopotamia carry the hopes of a football-mad nation into a group with France.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

SenegalFIFA RankingIraq

#20 - #63

SenegalWC AppearancesIraq

4 - 2

Group I Context

Les Bleus seek to go one better than their 2022 Final heartbreak. Haaland makes his World Cup debut.

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Venue

BMO Field

Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Capacity: 30,000

Canada's first soccer-specific stadium, set on the beautiful Exhibition Place grounds with Lake Ontario views. Intimate atmosphere for a World Cup venue.

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