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Iraq is keeping its World Cup dreams alive after beating the UAE 3-2 on aggregate to secure their place in the inter-confederation play-offs, while Tunisia pulled off an impressive 1-1 draw against World Cup titans Brazil. Meanwhile, Moroccan footballer pair Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak were crowned African footballers of the year, pipping Mo Salah to the title. Iraq keeps World Cup hopes alive Iraq beat the UAE on Tuesday, giving the coun…
Iraq must stay positive ahead of World Cup playoffs, says Arnold
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said his side must remain positive going into the World Cup playoffs after the former Asian champions were drawn to face either Bolivia or Suriname for a berth at next year's finals.Iraq advanced to the intercontinental playoffs when a 2-1 win in Basra on Tuesday completed a 3-2 aggre
By GRAHAM DUNBAR ZURICH (AP) — Iraq is one game away from the 2026 World Cup, and its veteran coach feels a bit of pressure and a huge achievement ahead. For Iraqi fans, a 40-year wait through their nation's troubled modern history to return to the World Cup could end in a 21st and final match in an epic qualifying campaign. It would be the most matches any team would have to play to qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Me…
Bolivia's football team already knows its two rivals in the intercontinental repechaje to qualify for the 2026 World Cup: a semifinal against Suriname and, in case of victory, a final against Iraq, following the draw held this Thursday in Zurich.
Iraq must stay positive ahead of World Cup playoffs, says Arnold
… former Asian champions were drawn to face either Bolivia or … World Cup. Bolivia, who finished seventh in South American qualifying, will … Iraq made their only appearance at the World Cup in Mexico … Australia to the 2022 finals via wins over the UAE and Peru.
The Bolivian selector thinks of the rival that has touched the Green for the semifinals of the repesca, which will take place in March in Mexico, where the last quotas will be in play to attend the World Cup.
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