Overview
- Mendy sustained a left-knee injury during Senegal’s 3-2 loss to Norway and was substituted in the 63rd minute, with the Senegalese Football Federation confirming he will miss the June 26 match in Toronto while further medical checks continue.
- Mory Diaw replaced Mendy against Norway and is set to take the starting role in goal for Senegal in Toronto.
- Senegal and Iraq both have zero points after two group defeats, so each side must win on June 26 and hope other results go their way to qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
- Prediction markets continue to back Senegal heavily, pricing their implied win probability in the mid-70s percent range despite the absence of their first-choice goalkeeper.
- Senegal arrived with strong credentials from recent continental success but consecutive losses, reported off-field disputes and this injury have left the team under acute pressure with their advancement now dependent on a single match, improved goal difference and external results.