Katar - Senegal ❲2027❳
Senegal defeated Qatar 3-1 during the Group A stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup on November 25, 2022. The match at Al Thumama Stadium was historic as it featured the first-ever World Cup meeting between the reigning Asian and African champions. Fri, Nov 25 2022 World Cup M. Muntari (78') B. Dia (41') F. Diedhiou (48') B. Dieng (84') Key Match Highlights
The result had significant consequences for both teams' campaigns:
Shortly after halftime, Famara Diédhiou made it 2-0 with a glancing header from an Ismail Jakobs corner in the 48th minute. Katar - Senegal
In the 78th minute, substitute Mohammed Muntari scored Qatar's first-ever World Cup goal with a powerful header.
Boulaye Dia opened the scoring in the 41st minute, capitalizing on a defensive slip by Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi. Senegal defeated Qatar 3-1 during the Group A
With this second consecutive defeat, and a subsequent draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador, Qatar became the first host nation to be eliminated after just two games.
This win provided the necessary momentum for Senegal to eventually advance to the Round of 16. Muntari (78') B
The game was defined by clinical finishing from the "Lions of Teranga" and a milestone moment for the host nation: