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Iraq World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Full Schedule, Table, Matches & What Comes Next

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Iraq qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after 40 years. Explore the Iraq World Cup qualifiers 2026 schedule, table, matches, and next fixtures.

Historic Qualification Ends 40 Years of Hurt for Iraqi Football Iraq has done it. After four painful decades on the sidelines, the Lions of Mesopotamia have secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Iraq World Cup qualifiers 2026 journey was long, gruelling, and emotionally charged  but in the end, Iraq made history as the 48th and final nation to qualify for the tournament. Coach Graham Arnold and his squad beat the odds, beat Bolivia, and broke the hearts of an entire nation in the best way possible.…

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Iraq World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Graham Arnold Gets Hero’s Welcome in Sydney After Historic Qualification

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Iraq coach Graham Arnold celebrates with fans at Sydney Airport after Iraq World Cup 2026 qualification victory over Bolivia

Iraq Ends 40-Year World Cup Drought in Dramatic Fashion Iraq has finally returned to the FIFA World Cup stage, ending a painful 40-year absence by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff final. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their spot as the 48th and final team to qualify for the 2026 tournament, with goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein doing the damage in a tightly contested match at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. The victory sent millions of Iraqis across the globe into celebrations that lasted days. Coach Graham Arnold,…

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