If you missed the Group I battle between Senegal and Iraq at Toronto Stadium, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.
To catch all the goals, near-misses, and crucial VAR decisions, your best bet is to look directly to FOX's premium World Cup coverage. As the exclusive English-language broadcaster for the tournament in the United States, they provide the quickest and highest-quality recaps available.
For a complete, updated directory of where to stream on-demand game footage, check out Goal's comprehensive guide on how to watch full match replays and highlights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This hub will keep you completely up to speed on every single matchday as the tournament progresses.
Today's game between Senegal and Iraq will kick-off at Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM.
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Senegal vs Iraq is available to watch live in the United States on FS1 in English, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and UNIVERSO. Fubo carries both English and Spanish broadcasts and is a recommended streaming option for this match. Peacock is also streaming all 104 tournament matches live in Spanish. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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How to watch Senegal vs Iraq with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Is Senegal vs Iraq on FOX or FS1?
Senegal vs Iraq from Group I is being broadcast live on FS1 (as well as streaming on the Fox One and Fox Sports apps), rather than the main FOX network.
Is the game on Telemundo or Universo?
Today's Senegal vs Iraq game is on Universo in the United States.
Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
Ian Crocker and Danny Higginbotham are FS1's commentary team, with Dr. Joe Machnik offering insight as a rules analyst.
Jose Hernandez and Walter Roque will commentate for Universo. Lindsay Casinelli hosts and is joined by Gio del Fa, Carlos Pavón, Iván Zamorano and Martin Vazquez.
Senegal vs Iraq Match Preview
Senegal and Iraq meet in the final Group I fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, June 26, at BMO Field in Toronto. Both sides arrive at this match having lost their opening two games, making this a straight shootout for survival.
The Lions of Teranga came within touching distance of a result against Norway on Matchday 2, but a 3-2 defeat — following two Erling Haaland goals after the break — left Pape Thiaw's side still searching for their first points of the tournament. Ismaila Sarr scored twice in that game, and his form gives Senegal genuine attacking threat heading into Thursday.
Iraq's situation is more precarious. Graham Arnold's side were beaten 3-0 by France in Philadelphia, a result that followed their 4-1 opening-day loss to Norway. The Lions of Mesopotamia have conceded seven goals without reply in their two World Cup appearances and must find a way to score if they are to keep their tournament alive.
Both teams sit bottom of Group I with zero points. France have already secured top spot with six points, while Norway sit second. Eight of the twelve third-placed teams will advance to the Round of 32, meaning a win here could still be enough for one of these sides to progress — though goal difference will matter.
For Senegal, a victory would lift them to three points and secure a third-place finish in the group. A draw would also keep them alive, though their negative goal difference makes wild-card qualification far from certain. Iraq must win. A draw eliminates them entirely.
BMO Field, home to Toronto FC, will host more than 45,000 supporters following tournament-specific expansion work. With passionate fanbases from both nations expected to travel in numbers, the atmosphere promises to be one of the most charged of the group stage.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Senegal vs Iraq live, including TV channel details, live stream options, and kick-off time.
Confirmed team news & squads
Senegal vs Iraq lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- P. Thiaw
- G. Arnold
Senegal confirmed starting XI: Mory Diaw; Krépin Diatta, Abdoulaye Seck, Moussa Niakhate, Ismaïl Jakobs; Idrissa Gana Gueye (captain), Lamine Camara, Habib Diarra; Ismaïla Sarr, Ibrahim Mbaye, Sadio Mané. Coach: Pape Thiaw.
Iraq confirmed starting XI: Ahmed Basil Fadhil; Frans Putros, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski; Ibrahim Bayesh (captain), Zidane Iqbal, Amir Al-Ammari; Ahmed Qasem, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Jasim. Coach: Graham Arnold.
Form
Senegal arrive with one win, one draw, and three losses from their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 3-2 defeat to Norway in the World Cup group stage on June 23, a match in which Ismaila Sarr scored twice. Before that, they lost 3-1 to France on June 16. Their only win in this run came against Gambia, 3-1, in a March friendly, and they drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. Senegal have scored eight goals and conceded nine across those five matches.
Iraq have also won just one of their last five, drawing one and losing three. Their most recent outing was a 3-0 defeat to France on June 22, following a 4-1 loss to Norway on June 16. Arnold's side drew 1-1 with Spain in a June friendly and beat Andorra 1-0 in May. They have scored four goals and conceded ten across this five-match run, with their defensive record a clear concern heading into a must-win fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data is available for previous meetings between Senegal and Iraq. Friday's fixture at BMO Field in Toronto will represent the first recorded encounter between the two nations.
Live Group I Standings
Confirmed kits
Senegal are wearing a white strip which has a dark green trim. The Teranga Lions goalkeeper wears an orange kit.
Iraq's outfield players will wear an all-dark green kit, which is their away strip. TheLions of Mesopotamia goalkeeper will wear all-black.
The match officials will wear yellow.
Weather
There will be light clouds over Toronto as today's Senegal vs Iraq kicks off, although the chance of light rain showers above the stadium will rise as the match goes on. There will be a 29% chance of precipitation during the first half, but the prospect for rain increases to 52% after the interval. The temperature will remain at a consistent 72°F (22°C) and humidity around 60% throughout the game. What will start as a gentle breeze from the west-south-west will pick up into light winds after half-time.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Senegal vs Iraq today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.