Published On 1 Apr 2026
Iraq have ended a 30-year wait for an appearance at the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the final of the playoff tournament in Mexico, making them the 48th team to qualify for the tournament.
Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein helped the Lions of Mesopotamia edge past the South American nation at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on Tuesday.
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