Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 in a crucial World Cup qualifier, significantly boosting their hopes of advancing. Pape Gueye netted twice after Habib Diarra opened the scoring early. Despite an early red card for Iraq's Rebin Sulaka, Senegal capitalized, with Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye also finding the net. Now with three points and a strong goal difference, Senegal awaits other results to determine their fate in the knockout stages.