Senegal and Iraq face off on Friday to try to secure a spot among the best third-placed teams in the 2026 World Cup. Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw is without his goalkeeper Mendy, who is injured.

What are the team lineups?

Senegal starts with Diaw - Diatta, Seck, Niakhaté, Jakobs - Diarra, I. Gueye, Camara - Mbaye, I. Sarr, Mané. Iraq presents Basil - Sulaka, Hashim, Putros, Doski - Iqbal, Al Ammari, Bayesh - Qasem, Al-Hamadi, Jasim.

What's at stake in this match?

Senegal must win to have a chance to qualify for the next round.

Who are the players to watch?

Pape Thiaw is counting on the talents of I. Sarr and Mané to make a difference.

PlayerTeam
MendySenegal
BayeshIraq