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Teranger Lions of Senegal Friday clawed the Iraqi national team to shreds by 5-0 in their last group match to brighten their chances of making it to the round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 World Cup.
This is as France consolidated their leadership of Group I with a 4-1 spanking of Norway courtesy of a sparkling hat-trick by Ballon d’Or winner, Ousmane Dembele.
Senegal are now the highest third placed team in position five among the best eight losers expected to qualify for the round of 32.
They are on three points with a plus two goals difference.
France became the second team after co-host Mexico to finish on the maximum nine points after winning all three group matches.
