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Iraq can continue to dream of taking part in a World Cup next year for the second time since 1986.
18.11.2025, 19:30
18.11.2025, 21:09
SDA
Next March, it will take part in an intercontinental play-off tournament in which six teams will compete for two places.
Iraq beat the United Arab Emirates in dramatic fashion. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Lions of Mesopotamia won 2-1 at home in Basra, with Meme scoring the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 17th (!) minute of stoppage time following a VAR intervention.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, New Caledonia and Bolivia have also qualified for the mini-tournament in Mexico next March. There are also two teams from Central America.
