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Iraq Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff in Mexico Amidst Conflict
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Iraq Defies Conflict: Mexico-Bound for FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff
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15-03-2026, 12:54
Iraq Defies Conflict: Mexico-Bound for FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff
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Iraq's football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Iraq Football Association President Adnan Dirjal confirmed the team's departure via private plane, seeking FIFA's help for travel.
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The team will face either Suriname or Bolivia in Monterrey on March 31, with the winner joining Group I.
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The conflict, initiated by US-Israeli strikes, has also put Iran's participation in doubt, with US President Donald Trump warning of risks.
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Head coach Graham Arnold noted players and staff were stranded, and the team manager requested FIFA to postpone the match.
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