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Senegal vs Iraq Confirmed Lineups
Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 26 June 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue | Toronto Stadium |
The starting lineups for the World Cup fixture between Senegal and Iraq have been confirmed ahead of kick-off at Toronto Stadium.
Senegal Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Mory Diaw (23), Moussa Niakhaté (19), Krépin Diatta (15), Ismail Jakobs (14), Abdoulaye Seck (4), Ibrahim Mbaye (20), Idrissa Gueye (5), Lamine Camara (8), Habib Diarra (21), Sadio Mané (10), Ismaïla Sarr (18)
Substitutes: Mamadou Sarr (2), Pathé Ciss (6), Nicolas Jackson (11), Kalidou Koulibaly (3), Bamba Dieng (9), Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (22), Yehvann Diouf (1), Iliman Ndiaye (13), Assane Diao (7), El Hadji Malick Diouf (25), Antoine Mendy (24), Pape Gueye (26), Cherif Ndiaye (12), Pape Matar Sarr (17)
Iraq Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI: Ahmed Basil (22), Merchas Doski (23), Akam Hashim (5), Frans Putros (26), Rebin Sulaka (2), Zidane Iqbal (14), Ibrahim Bayesh (8), Ali Jasim (17), Amir Al Ammari (16), Ahmed Qasem (11), Ali Al Hamadi (9)
Substitutes: Munaf Younus (6), Ahmed Maknzi (15), Zaid Ismael (24), Kevin Yakob (19), Aymen Hussein (18), Aimar Sher (20), Mustafa Saadoon (25), Hussein Ali (3), Zaid Tahseen (4), Marko Farji (21), Mohanad Ali (10), Ali Yousif (13), Jalal Hassan (12), Youssef Amyn (7), Fahad Talib (1)
Senegal vs Iraq Immediate Reaction
Senegal
Senegal have set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Mory Diaw starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Krépin Diatta, Moussa Niakhaté, Abdoulaye Seck, and Ismail Jakobs. In midfield, Idrissa Gueye and Habib Diarra will act as a double pivot, providing a platform for Ibrahim Mbaye, Lamine Camara, and Sadio Mané to support lead striker Ismaïla Sarr.
Iraq
Iraq are lining up in a 4-1-4-1 shape under Ahmed Basil in goal, shielded by central defenders Akam Hashim and Rebin Sulaka, alongside full-backs Frans Putros and Merchas Doski. Amir Al Ammari features as the defensive midfielder, while Zidane Iqbal and Ibrahim Bayesh operate centrally ahead of him, with Ali Jasim and Ahmed Qasem on the wings supporting striker Ali Al Hamadi.
Senegal vs Iraq Reactive Bet Builder
Our reactive bet builder for this World Cup clash includes Senegal to win the match. We also back Habib Diarra and Kalidou Koulibaly both to be shown a card. To round out the selections, we back Pape Gueye to register over 0.5 shots on target. Use the widget below to view the latest odds for this combination.
Senegal vs Iraq Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the announcement of the starting lineups, Senegal remain the strong favorites to secure a victory in this World Cup encounter. Their starting XI boasts an immense level of experience and quality, particularly in advanced positions with the likes of Sadio Mané and Ismaïla Sarr. While Iraq possess a solid and disciplined shape in their 4-1-4-1 system, Senegal's attacking threat should ultimately prove too much to handle over ninety minutes.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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