Senegal vs Iraq
Senegal vs Iraq preview
Senegal vs Iraq is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group I. Senegal (Seed #34) face Iraq (#35) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at BMO Field. With both sides ranked within 1 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
BMO Field (capacity 45,500) is the open-roof home of the Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL). It sits 76m above sea level in Toronto. June/July temperatures in Toronto average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Senegal have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). Iraq have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Senegal vs Iraq — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Senegal | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #34 | #35 |
| Confederation | CAF | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Senegal vs Iraq data
// Fetch live data for Senegal vs Iraq
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-26',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 26
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Senegal vs Iraq at the 2026 World Cup?
Senegal vs Iraq is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, kicking off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at BMO Field, Toronto.
What stage is Senegal vs Iraq?
Senegal vs Iraq is a Group Stage fixture in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Senegal vs Iraq?
BMO Field (capacity 45,500, opened 2007, open roof, natural grass) in Toronto hosts Senegal vs Iraq.
Who is favoured to win Senegal vs Iraq?
Senegal go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #34, with Iraq seeded #35. Senegal's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; Iraq's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Senegal vs Iraq are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Senegal vs Iraq?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Senegal vs Iraq in my timezone?
Senegal vs Iraq kicks off at Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Senegal vs Iraq stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-26) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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