AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)
Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / FIFA+
Venue Information — AT&T Stadium
Location: Arlington, Texas
Capacity: ~80,000 (expandable to 100,000)
Pitch Type: Natural grass overlay
Playing Conditions: Wide, fast surface ideal for athletic, transition‑heavy teams
Historical Tendencies:
High‑tempo matches
Favors teams with pace and physicality
Roof can be closed, stabilizing conditions
Injury Report
Senegal
Sadio Mané — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly)
Ismaïla Sarr — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)
Kalidou Koulibaly — ACTIVE (full training)
Pape Matar Sarr — OUT (ankle sprain)
Boulaye Dia — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)
Iraq
Aymen Hussein — ACTIVE (returned from calf strain)
Ali Adnan — OUT (knee injury)
Saad Natiq — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin discomfort)
Sherko Karim — ACTIVE (minutes monitored)
No major absences in midfield
Team Records & Recent Form
Senegal (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 6–2–2
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 9
Trend: Strong defensive structure; elite counterattacking; midfield depth slightly weakened by injuries.
Iraq (Last 10 Matches)
Record: 4–3–3
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 11
Trend: Organized, disciplined, and improving; attack inconsistent but capable of moments of brilliance.
Tactical & Player Matchups
Sadio Mané (SEN) vs. Iraq’s Right Side
Mané’s pace and dribbling vs. Iraq’s weakened fullback rotation
Iraq must double‑team to prevent isolation Edge: Senegal
Kalidou Koulibaly (SEN) vs. Aymen Hussein (IRQ)
Koulibaly’s physical dominance vs. Hussein’s aerial threat
Key battle on set pieces Edge: Senegal
Ismaïla Sarr (SEN) vs. Ali Faez (IRQ)
Sarr’s speed vs. Faez’s positioning
Iraq must avoid high defensive line Edge: Senegal
Iraq Midfield Trio vs. Senegal’s Double Pivot
Iraq’s ball circulation vs. Senegal’s athletic pressure
If Iraq can slow the tempo, they can stay competitive Edge: Even
Series History
All‑Time Meetings
First competitive meeting
No historical head‑to‑head data
Senegal enters as the higher‑ranked and more experienced side
Betting Trends
Senegal
6 of last 9: UNDER
Scored first in 7 of last 10
Clean sheets in 5 of last 8
Mané has scored or assisted in 6 straight appearances
Iraq
5 of last 7: UNDER
BTTS (Yes) in 4 of last 6
Conceded first in 5 of last 7
Strong set‑piece conversion rate
MATCH ODDS
Senegal – 185
Iraq + 475
Draw + 290
Over 2.5 – 105 Under 2.5 – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026
