Senegal vs. Iraq Odds, Picks & Predictions as Knockout Hopes Hang in the Balance

Group I kicks off Friday’s busy World Cup slate, and while Norway and France battle for the top spot in the group, Senegal and Iraq will be fighting to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.

Senegal enters the match after losses to both France and Norway but has been competitive against the group’s strongest teams. It dropped its 2026 World Cup opener 3-1 to France before suffering a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Norway earlier this week. Ismaïla Sarr scored both of Senegal’s second-half goals against Norway, giving the Lions of Teranga some offensive momentum heading into Friday.

Iraq is also winless after opening the tournament with a 4-1 loss to Norway. Aymen Hussein scored Iraq’s lone goal in the 39th minute, while an own goal in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time gave Norway its fourth. Iraq followed that performance with a 3-0 loss to France on Monday, managing just four shots and failing to record a shot on target.

Neither team has been eliminated from knockout stage contention entering Friday’s match in Toronto, but both face a difficult path. Sitting on zero points, each side must win to have any realistic chance of advancing as one of the tournament’s eight best third-place teams. Goal differential could also prove critical, with Senegal sitting at -3 and Iraq at -6 entering the final group-stage match.

Senegal vs. Iraq Current Odds

Senegal enters as a sizable favorite at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook after showing more promise against Norway and France than Iraq has through its first two matches.

Three-way moneyline:

• Senegal: -525
• Iraq: +1300
• Draw/Tie: +650

Senegal vs. Iraq Predictions

It’s not the flashiest match on Friday’s schedule, but there’s still plenty at stake for both teams. Head over to Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook and check out the Stats Hub for picks like the one below, along with soccer betting insights, trends, trackers, and standings throughout the 2026 World Cup:

Senegal vs. Iraq Best Bet: Both Teams to Score – No

Neither team has shown enough consistent attacking quality through its first two group-stage matches. Senegal has looked slightly more dangerous, scoring in both contests, including twice against Norway earlier this week.

Iraq, meanwhile, has scored just one goal while conceding seven through two matches. It has also managed only 15 total shots and just one shot on target during the tournament.

Friday’s match could easily end scoreless, or Senegal may simply prove too strong offensively. While both teams need goals to improve their goal differential and keep their slim knockout hopes alive, Iraq has yet to show it can consistently create quality scoring opportunities. That makes the “Both Teams to Score – No” market an attractive option.

• Senegal vs. Iraq Game Prop Pick for June 26: Both Teams to Score – No (-145)

Popular Props for Senegal vs. Iraq

No Iraq players appear among the top 10 most-bet player props heading into kickoff, as Senegal players continue to attract the overwhelming majority of the betting action:

• Sadio Mané – To Score or Assist
• Nicolas Jackson – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
• Ismaïla Sarr – Over 0.5 Shots On Target

Senegal & Iraq World Cup Winner Odds

Both teams face elimination, but each remains mathematically alive entering Friday. Senegal is tied for the third-longest odds to lift the trophy, while Iraq remains tied for the longest odds:

• Senegal to win the World Cup: +50000
• Iraq to win the World Cup: +250000

Senegal vs. Iraq Match Info

• 📍 Location: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
• 📅 Date: Friday, June 26
• ⏰ Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
• 📺 Where to Watch: FS1, Universo, FOX One
• 🏆 Stage: World Cup Group Stage

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Referenced odds are subject to change.