The result had significant consequences for both teams' campaigns:
This win provided the necessary momentum for Senegal to eventually advance to the Round of 16. Katar - Senegal
Shortly after halftime, Famara Diédhiou made it 2-0 with a glancing header from an Ismail Jakobs corner in the 48th minute. The result had significant consequences for both teams'
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. Qatar players and fans felt a penalty should
Qatar players and fans felt a penalty should have been awarded in the first half when Akram Afif went down under a challenge from Ismaïla Sarr, but officials waved it away.
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
Watch the highlights of Senegal's historic victory over the host nation below: