NEW YORK, USA: A ‌knee injury sustained during Monday’s loss to Norway has ​ruled out Senegal keeper Edouard Mendy from Friday’s World Cup match against Iraq, his national team said on Wednesday.

Mendy suffered ‌the injury ‌while trying ​to ‌make ⁠a ​save, and ⁠he left the field in the 63rd minute with Norway leading 3-1. Norway won 3-2 after Ismaila ⁠Sarr scored his ‌second ‌goal in added ​time.

Media reports ‌said Mendy, 34, had ‌suffered a ligament issue.

“Further medical examinations are underway to precisely assess the ‌nature of his injury and determine the ⁠course ⁠of his participation in the competition,” the Senegal team posted on X. Senegal and Iraq are both coming off two losses going into their final Group I game ​in ​Toronto.