Classement des meilleurs 3èmes : Les premiers résultats sont à l'avantage du Sénégal
Needing a win to have any hope of qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams for the 2026 World Cup, Senegal can be optimistic after the first matches of Matchday 3. Scotland, like South Korea, finished third with 3 points and a negative goal difference (-3 for Scotland and -1 for South Korea). A two-goal victory against Iraq would see Senegal move ahead of both countries, pending the results of the other eight groups.
After their 3-2 defeat against Norway, Senegal seemed to have lost all hope of qualifying for the Round of 32 of the World Cup. However, the early results of Matchday 3 could restore confidence to the Lions of Teranga. Of the three groups that played yesterday (Wednesday night into Thursday morning), two saw results favorable to Senegal.
Scotland, facing Brazil after a win and a loss, suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat. The European side, finishing third, now holds a three-point lead over Senegal, with a goal difference of -3 despite having scored only once. This means that a victory against Iraq (even a 1-0 win) would see Senegal overtake Scotland in the ranking of the best third-placed teams.
But Senegal won't just be competing against Scotland. Hence the interest in Group A, with the matches Mexico vs. Czech Republic and South Korea vs. South Africa. Thanks to Mexico's victory (3-0) and South Africa's win (1-0), South Korea finished third with 3 points and a goal difference of -1. This means that Senegal will need a victory by at least two goals to overtake Son Heung-Min and his teammates.
With two third-placed teams within reach, Senegal needs only two more wins out of the remaining eight groups to advance to the round of 32 with a victory (and a significant goal difference) against Iraq. Group E (Germany 6 points, Ivory Coast 3 points, Ecuador 1 point, and Curaçao 1) and Group G (Egypt 4 points, Iran 2 points, Belgium 2 points, and New Zealand 1 point) will be particularly closely watched by the Senegalese, as they offer the greatest chance of a third-placed team finishing with 3 points or fewer.
It should be remembered that all these possibilities are based on a hypothetical victory of Senegal against Iran in the last group match.
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