Senegal vs Iraq Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

The Senegal vs Iraq head-to-head is a completely fresh one, as the two nations have never met in a recorded fixture before their World Cup 2026 encounter on 26 June 2026. Ranked 19th in the world, Senegal enter as clear favourites on paper against an Iraq side sitting 60th, though both teams arrive at this fixture carrying identical points-per-game records across their last six matches.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no recorded head-to-head meetings between Senegal and Iraq ahead of this fixture. The 26 June clash will be the first competitive or friendly encounter between the two nations in available data, meaning there is no historical record to draw on. With no prior meetings to reference, recent form, squad quality and World Cup 2026 group-stage context carry all the analytical weight here.

Senegal: Recent Form

Senegal’s last six matches paint a picture of a side that can produce results but has struggled for consistency in the tournament build-up. Their form string reads W W L D L L (most recent last), with two wins, one draw and three defeats across those fixtures. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 10 — an average of 1.67 per game at both ends — and have kept 2 clean sheets while failing to score in just one outing. Their points-per-game stands at 1.17 over this run. Most notably, their three most recent matches have all come on the road against high-ranked opposition, with losses to Norway (2–3) and France (1–3) bookending a goalless draw away to Saudi Arabia.

• vs Norway (A) — 23 Jun 2026: Lost 2–3
• vs France (A) — 16 Jun 2026: Lost 1–3
• vs Saudi Arabia (A) — 9 Jun 2026: Drew 0–0
• vs USA (A) — 31 May 2026: Lost 2–3

Iraq: Recent Form

Iraq’s recent record mirrors Senegal’s in terms of points — also 1.17 per game from six matches, with two wins, one draw and three defeats. However, their scoring output has been notably lower: 5 goals for and 11 against across those six fixtures, averaging just 0.83 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per match. They have kept only 1 clean sheet and failed to score in 2 of their last six. Their form string reads W W D L L L, with three consecutive defeats heading into this fixture — including a 0–3 loss to France and a 1–4 home reverse against Norway.

• vs France (A) — 22 Jun 2026: Lost 0–3
• vs Norway (H) — 16 Jun 2026: Lost 1–4
• vs Venezuela (H) — 10 Jun 2026: Lost 0–2
• vs Spain (A) — 4 Jun 2026: Drew 1–1

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: No recorded meetings — 26 June 2026 will be the first.
• Senegal last 6: W2 D1 L3 — 1.17 ppg
• Iraq last 6: W2 D1 L3 — 1.17 ppg
• Senegal goals: 10 scored, 10 conceded (avg 1.67 / 1.67 per match)
• Iraq goals: 5 scored, 11 conceded (avg 0.83 / 1.83 per match)
• Clean sheets: Senegal 2, Iraq 1 across their last six matches
• Failed to score: Senegal 1 time, Iraq 2 times in last six

How Senegal and Iraq Compare

Despite sharing identical W-D-L records and points-per-game figures across their last six matches, the two sides differ meaningfully in their attacking and defensive profiles. Senegal have been considerably more prolific — scoring 10 goals compared to Iraq’s 5 — and have conceded one fewer goal per game on average (1.67 vs 1.83). Iraq’s three-match losing streak heading into this fixture, combined with their failure to score in two of their last six, underlines the attacking challenge they face against a Senegal side ranked 41 places higher in the world rankings. Both teams have been tested by top European opposition in recent weeks, though the level of that opposition is broadly comparable.

FAQ

Have Senegal and Iraq ever played each other before?

No — there are no recorded meetings between Senegal and Iraq in available data. Their World Cup 2026 fixture on 26 June 2026 will be the first encounter between the two nations.

What is Senegal’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 match?

Senegal have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last six matches, scoring 10 and conceding 10 for a points-per-game of 1.17. Their three most recent fixtures were all away defeats or draws against Norway, France and Saudi Arabia.

What is Iraq’s recent form ahead of the World Cup 2026 match?

Iraq have also won 2, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last six, but with a more modest goal return of 5 scored and 11 conceded. They have lost their last three matches in a row, including defeats to France (0–3) and Norway (1–4).

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What are the rankings of Senegal and Iraq for World Cup 2026?

Senegal are ranked 19th in the world, while Iraq are ranked 60th — a gap of 41 places heading into their first-ever meeting at the 2026 World Cup.