Senegal face Iraq with World Cup hopes on the line
Your World Cup hangs on Iraq
Two losses. One lifeline. Senegal go into the final Group I match against Iraq knowing nothing less than a win keeps the campaign alive, and even that might not be enough (1) (4). Qualification for the knockout rounds now depends on other results falling your way too. Both teams in this match need three points to have any shot at sneaking through as one of the best third-place finishers (4).
Norway did the damage. Senegal fell 3–2 despite an Ismaïla Sarr double, with Erling Haaland's two goals proving the difference. Julian Ryerson went off injured after only eleven minutes, and the defensive frailties against elite attackers have raised real questions about Ståle Solbakken's setup.
Newcastle circling Nusa after he hurt Senegal
Antonio Nusa started for Norway in that win over your team and now Newcastle United are interested in the RB Leipzig winger (2). The 21-year-old made his presence felt at this tournament, and the Premier League side are reportedly tracking him ahead of the summer window.
Norway cramped up after your fightback
Senegal pushed Norway all the way. The Norwegian medical team were alarmed by cramp issues late in the match, with players going down in the closing stages (3). "Hva faen skjer?" was the reaction in the Norway camp, which translates roughly to: what the hell is happening. Your team's late surge left a mark.
Sources
- 1. 101greatgoals.com — Senegal v Iraq: Predicted line-ups, where to watch, stats and preview for World Cup clash
- 2. soccernews.com — Newcastle interested in RB Leipzig winger Nusa
- 3. aftenposten.no — Krampe-alarmen går i VM-leiren: – Hva faen skjer?
- 4. ole.com.ar — Senegal vs Irak, por la Copa Mundial: día, hora, cómo verlo por TV y posibles formaciones