Senegal delegation members ‘unable to travel’ to Canada for Iraq World Cup tie

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·25 June 2026

Senegal delegation members ‘unable to travel’ to Canada for Iraq World Cup tie

Senegal have been deprived of part of their delegation for Friday’s World Cup Group I meeting with Iraq in Toronto at 21:00. According to Dsports, the delegation’s photographer and community manager were said to have been refused entry to Canada because of visa issues.

Several members of the Senegalese Football Federation’s executive committee are in the same situation and will not make the trip.

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The Lions of Teranga will also be without goalkeeper Édouard Mendy after a left knee injury sustained against Norway. Le Havre’s Mory Diaw should replace him in goal.

The fixture is pivotal for their tournament prospects. Pape Thiaw’s side need a win to rank among the best third-placed teams.

Only then would they progress to the round of 32.

Source: L'Équipe