Senegal vs Iraq predictions as AFCON finalists need to go big or go home

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 22: Senegal players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
Senegal line up at the 2026 World Cup (Image credit: Getty Images)

Senegal are without a point on the board after their first two matches at this summer's World Cup - but how unfortunate have they been?

Well, for starters, they were drawn into arguably the most difficult group alongside France and Norway, giving both UEFA nations a good game but having nothing to show for it.

Iraq, then, should provide less of a test, which means Senegal will be eyeing up the chance to put some serious goals past Graham Arnold's side and book their place in the knockouts.

Senegal vs Iraq odds from BOYLE SPORTS

  • Senegal WIN - 1/4
  • Draw - 6/1
  • Iraq WIN - 13/1

Senegal vs Iraq predictions

Senegal have scored three times at the World Cup and demonstrated a decent attacking threat during their matches against France and Norway.

Defensively, they haven't been great but Iraq are not likely to cause the Senegalese backline too many problems.

That should give the AFCON finalists licence to play with freedom in attack and if they can take the lead early on, there's no telling how many they could put past the Iraqi side.

We're expecting a front-foot performance from Senegal because they need to win and reduce their -3 goal difference if they stand a chance of progressing as one of the eight best third-place teams.

Anything less than victory and it's farewell, North America.

Senegal vs Iraq score prediction

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 22: General view inside New York New Jersey Stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Norway and Senegal on June 22, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Senegal at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (Image credit: Getty Images)

Senegal have star quality in abundance in their ranks, certainly compared to Iraq, who will put up a fight but are likely to be outclassed.

We're anticipating one-way traffic.

  • Prediction: Senegal 3-0 Iraq

How to watch Senegal vs Iraq

You can watch Senegal vs Iraq in Group F of World Cup 2026 for free. All the information you need is in our how to watch guide.

The match will be broadcast live on ITV4 in the UK, FOX in the United States and SBS in Australia.

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Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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