Toronto, June 24 -- Senegal have confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Edouard Mendy will miss their FIFA World Cup Group I decider against Iraq on Friday (local time) after sustaining an injury during the 3-2 defeat to Norway, as per ESPN.

The injury occurred in the second half of Senegal's closely contested group-stage clash at MetLife Stadium, where they were edged out despite a spirited performance.

Mendy was forced off in the 63rd minute and replaced by Mory Diaw, as Senegal suffered a setback both in result and personnel.

Medical assessments conducted on Tuesday have now ruled the 34-year-old goalkeeper out of the crucial fixture in Toronto, dealing a significant blow to Senegal's hopes ahead of their final group-stage encounter...