Senegal put in a commanding performance to defeat Iraq 5-0, a result that places them in a strong position to advance as one of the best third-placed sides at the FIFA World Cup.

The victory was made all the more comfortable when Iraq were reduced to 10 men, and Senegal wasted no time in capitalising — running in five goals to seal a statement win.

The result keeps Senegal firmly in contention for a place in the knockout rounds, where they would join the top two finishers from their group among the sides progressing to the next stage.