In a dramatic playoff held in Mexico, Iraq’s national team secured a 2:1 victory over Bolivia, securing their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win marks Iraq’s first appearance at the tournament in 40 years.
The achievement represents a major milestone for Iraqi football, particularly amidst ongoing tensions in the region which presented the Iraqi football team with significant challenges on their journey to qualification.
Iraq will now compete in the expanded 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico
- Published: 01 April, 2026
- Location: Guadalupe
- Country: Mexico
- Editor: Amel Saleh
- Category: Events
