Which Nations Are Through? African Giant Reaches Knockouts Again

Pulse Sports Team 06:37 - 27 June 2026

Senegal's footballers have advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Their progression was confirmed by the final standings in Group G, where Iran finished third with three points. The outcome of Group G also secured advancement for England and Ghana, at least based on the third-placed team rankings. The same applies to Portugal.

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Senegal secured third place in Group I after a dominant 5-0 victory over Iraq. From the 12-team ranking of third-placed teams, eight will advance. Senegal, currently fifth, can only be overtaken by three other nations. Should England, Portugal, or Ghana finish among the third-placed teams, they will rank ahead of Senegal, thus guaranteeing Senegal's progression.

The African side has now reached the knockout stage for the third time in four World Cup appearances. Their next opponent will be either Belgium in Seattle (July 2, 0:00 CEST), the winner of Group L in Atlanta (July 1, 20:00 CEST), or the winner of Group K in Kansas (July 4, 5:30 CEST).

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