Senegal have made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first African nation to score five goals in a single men’s World Cup match.
The Teranga Lions achieved the milestone after recording a dominant 5-0 victory over 10-man Iraq in their final Group I fixture.
The result marked the biggest World Cup win ever recorded by an African team.
Teranga Lions deliver crucial performance
Senegal entered the match needing a convincing victory after losing their opening two group games against France and Norway.
With qualification hopes depending on a strong result, Pape Thiaw’s side responded with an impressive attacking display
.Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye, and Iliman Ndiaye all played key roles, contributing goals and assists as Senegal produced a memorable performance.
Historic result for African football
The victory placed Senegal in the history books as the first African team to score five goals in a men’s World Cup encounter.
The performance also highlighted the growing competitiveness of African teams on football’s biggest stage.
Rare World Cup achievement
The match also saw a rare individual team achievement.
The last time three players from one team both scored and provided assists in a World Cup game was during Germany’s famous 7-1 victory over Brazil in 2014, involving Toni Kroos, Sami Khedira, and Thomas Müller.
Senegal will now hope their record-breaking performance can help them continue their journey in the tournament.