Senegal Goalkeeper Mendy Out of Crucial World Cup Match Against Iraq
Senegal faces multiple setbacks ahead of their 2026 World Cup Group I match against Iraq in Toronto. Starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is ruled out with a left knee ligament injury sustained against Norway. Additionally, visa issues prevent parts of the Senegalese delegation from traveling. Senegal, already eliminated after losses to France and Norway, must beat Iraq to have a slim chance of advancing as a best third-place team. Mory Diaw will replace Mendy in goal.
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Senegal Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to Miss Belgium Match Due to Knee Injury
According to a report from L'Équipe, Senegal's first-choice goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will be sidelined for the knockout stage match against Belgium due to a knee injury sustained during the previous match against Norway. Mendy, a key player for Senegal, will be replaced by Mory Diaw, who will start in goal for the fixture. The injury forces a change in Senegal's lineup for the crucial knockout clash, which is part of an international football tournament. The report was published by Hupu soccer on July 1st.
虎扑 - 足球2026 World Cup: Édouard Mendy Ruled Out for Senegal vs. Belgium Round of 16 Clash
Senegal's starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has been officially ruled out of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium due to a left knee injury. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw confirmed the news during a press conference, stating that despite Mendy's absence, he will remain with the team and they hope to win so he can rejoin later. Thiaw expressed confidence in backup goalkeeper Mory Diaw, who kept a clean sheet in the previous match, and will rely on him to perform against Belgium coached by Rudi Garcia. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at 10:00 PM.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertSenegal Goalkeeper Édouard Mendy Ruled Out of World Cup Round of 16 Match Against Belgium
Senegal's starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will miss the World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium due to a left knee injury sustained during a match against Norway on June 23. Coach Pape Thiaw confirmed the news in a press conference, stating that Mendy traveled to Jeddah for further tests with his club Al-Ahli. Le Havre goalkeeper Mory Diaw, who kept a clean sheet in Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq, is expected to start in goal. Thiaw expressed hope that the team would win so Mendy could rejoin them later in the tournament.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuSenegal Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to Miss World Cup Knockout Match Against Belgium
Senegal's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will miss the World Cup knockout stage match against Belgium on Wednesday due to a knee injury sustained during the group stage loss to Norway. Coach Pape Thiaw confirmed on Tuesday that the 34-year-old Al-Ahli goalkeeper will miss his second consecutive tournament match. Mendy returned to his club in Saudi Arabia for additional tests and was absent from Tuesday's training session in Seattle, though Thiaw expects him to rejoin the team. Senegal has two other goalkeepers in the squad: Mory Diaw, who started against Iraq and replaced Mendy against Norway, and Yehvann Diouf. Mendy has played over 50 matches for Senegal since his 2019 debut and started all four games in the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Fútbol2026 World Cup: Major Concern for Senegal as Edouard Mendy Faces Potential Absence Against Belgium
Senegal's starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is in doubt for the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium after injuring his left knee during Senegal's 2-3 defeat to Norway. Mendy traveled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he plays for Al-Ahli, for further medical examinations. He was replaced by Mory Diaw and watched Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq from the bench before temporarily leaving the squad. Although Mendy is expected to rejoin the group before Wednesday's match in Seattle, early reports from L'Equipe indicate his participation is uncertain. The long round trip to Saudi Arabia and disrupted preparation raise questions about his ability to start or continue in the tournament if Senegal advances.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertEdouard Mendy Makes Quick Trip to Jeddah for Knee Injury Assessment
Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy made a quick round-trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after his team's 5-0 win against Iraq in the World Cup group stage. The purpose was to undergo further tests on his left knee, which was injured earlier during a match against Norway (2-3). Mendy had been substituted by Mory Diaw after the injury. The journey and disrupted preparation raise doubts about his availability for Senegal's Round of 16 match against Belgium on Wednesday in Seattle. Regardless of the decision on his participation, he is expected to rejoin the squad before the game. The article questions whether the former Stade Rennais goalkeeper can continue in the tournament.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuVisa Issues Prevent Part of Senegalese Delegation from Traveling to Canada for World Cup Match Against Iraq
Ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying match against Iraq in Toronto, the Senegalese delegation faces multiple setbacks. According to Senegalese media Dsports, the team's photographer and community manager were denied entry to Canada due to lack of visas. Additionally, several members of the executive committee of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) will also miss the trip. On the field, Senegal will be without star goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, who is out with a left knee injury sustained in a previous match against Norway. Le Havre's Mory Diaw is expected to replace him. Senegal must win the match to have a chance of advancing to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuSenegal Confirms Édouard Mendy's Knee Injury, Ruling Him Out of Iraq Match
Senegal has confirmed that goalkeeper Édouard Mendy will miss their final Group I match of the 2026 World Cup first phase against Iraq on Friday due to a knee injury sustained in the previous match against Norway. Mendy, 34, was injured while attempting a save in the 63rd minute, with Norway leading 3-1. Initial reports indicate a ligament injury, and further medical examinations are underway to assess the severity and determine his continued participation in the tournament. Both Senegal and Iraq have already been eliminated from the competition. France and Norway will play for first place in the group on Friday. Mendy, a former Chelsea goalkeeper, has been playing for Saudi club Al Ahli since 2023.
FútbolSenegal's Edouard Mendy Ruled Out of Crucial World Cup Match Against Iraq
Senegal faces a setback ahead of their final Group I match against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup, as star goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has been ruled out due to a left knee injury sustained in the previous match against Norway. The Senegalese Federation confirmed the news via a statement, noting that further medical exams are underway. Mendy, who made several key saves against Norway despite conceding three goals, limped off after the hour mark. Without him, Le Havre's Mory Diaw is expected to earn his sixth cap and start in goal. Senegal must defeat Iraq on Friday to have any hope of advancing to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams, after opening losses to France (3-1) and Norway (3-2). Any other result would eliminate the Lions of Téranga from the tournament.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot Transfert2026 World Cup: Senegal loses goalkeeper Édouard Mendy for crucial match against Iraq
Senegal faces a major setback ahead of their decisive 2026 World Cup Group I match against Iraq, as starting goalkeeper Édouard Mendy has been ruled out due to a left knee injury sustained in the previous match against Norway. Having lost to both France (3-1) and Norway (3-2), Senegal sits at zero points and must win convincingly against Iraq to have a realistic chance of advancing to the Round of 16 as one of the best third-place teams. Statistical projections indicate that finishing with 3 points and a goal difference of -2 offers an 86% qualification chance, but a +2 goal difference raises that to 99%. Mory Diaw, the Le Havre goalkeeper familiar to Ligue 1 followers, is expected to replace Mendy. The Senegalese federation released an official statement confirming the injury and wishing Mendy a speedy recovery.
Home Football - actualitésÉdouard Mendy to miss Senegal's World Cup match against Iraq due to knee injury
Senegal's World Cup campaign faces another setback as goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is ruled out of the decisive group stage match against Iraq on Friday in Toronto due to a left knee ligament injury sustained during Senegal's 3-2 defeat to Norway. Mendy, competing in his last tournament with the Lions, will undergo further tests to determine the severity and recovery timeline. Defender Kalidou Koulibaly highlighted Mendy's importance, noting his injury affected team morale. Mory Diaw of Le Havre will replace Mendy in goal. Senegal, already eliminated after two losses, is experiencing a disappointing tournament start despite initial ambitions.
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