US EditionIraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia
Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein scored as Iraq ended a 40-year World Cup absence and became the 48th and final qualifier, officials said.
- Iraq qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning 2-1 against Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Monterrey, Mexico, ending a 40-year absence since 1986.
- Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein scored for Iraq, with Hussein's winning goal in the 53rd minute securing the victory.
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Iraq Seal Historic Return to FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2-1 Victory over Bolivia
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Iraq made a strong start, taking the lead early in the first half when forward Ali Al-Hamadi found the net with a well-timed header from a set-piece delivery. Bolivia responded before the break, as Moises Paniagua capitalised on an attacking move to level the score and keep their hopes alive. Sports News | Iraq Seal Historic Return to FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2-1 Victory over Bolivia.
The team from Iraq secured the final match to the 2026 World Cup after defeating 2-1 Bolivia in the intercontinental repo played this Tuesday at the Monterrey stadium.The Asian team resolved Ali Alhamadi's goal match at the 10th minute and Aymen Hussein at the 53rd. Bolivia discounted through the 18-year-old Moisés Paniagua, who scored 38.With this result, Iraq joined the World Cup Group I, where it will face France, Senegal and Norway.The victo…
Arnold praises Iraq’s World Cup feat after banning social media
April 1 : Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his team would give everything at this year's World Cup and relish the opportunity to surprise the worlds.Iraq qualified for the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico in their inter-confederation playoff on Wednesday, sealing
Guadalupe, NL., Iraq made the repechaje a great multicultural party. Driven by the presence of multiple fanatics who traveled to Monterrey and lived with Mexican citizens, the so-called Lions of Mesopotamia returned to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, when they said goodbye in the group phase.
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