Historic attack! Senegal sets absolute African record at the World Cup
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
Senegal finished the group stage of the 2026 World Cup in spectacular fashion, rewriting the history of African football. After a crushing victory over Iraq, the team increased its tally to 8 goals scored in the tournament.
Details: this is an absolute record for an African national team in the group stage of the World Cup.
Senegal delivered a powerful performance against Iraq, claiming their first win at World Cup 2026. This match was not only crucial in terms of tournament standings, but also historic from a statistical perspective.
This kind of scoring form demonstrates just how dangerous Senegal's attack has become. It's a significant symbolic moment for African football. Senegal not only claimed victory, but also set a benchmark for future generations to chase.
Reminder: earlier, we reported that Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0, becoming the first African team to score five goals in a single World Cup match.
