Soccer: Senegal keeper Mendy out of World Cup clash with Iraq due to knee injury

Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who injured his knee during the defeat against Norway on Monday, will not be able to play in the World Cup match against Iraq on Friday, his national team said in a statement on Wednesday.

Mendy, who was injured while trying to save, left the field in the 63rd minute with Norway leading 3-1. Norway won 3-2 after Ismaila Sarr scored their second goal in extra time.

Media reports stated that 34-year-old Mendy had a ligament problem.
“Further medical examinations are ongoing to fully assess the nature of his injury and determine the course of his participation in the competition,” the Senegalese team said on X.

Senegal and Iraq go into their last Group I match in Toronto with two defeats each.