War, delays and a FIFA jet: Iraq’s dramatic push to end 40-year World Cup drought

RIYADH: It has been more than 850 days since Iraq’s journey to North America began. A crowd of 64,447 at Basra International Stadium witnessed a decisive 5-1 victory over Indonesia in the second round of Asian qualifiers — setting the tone for what would become a memorable, yet turbulent, campaign. Twenty games, a managerial change, a regional war and a FIFA private jet later, Iraq have made it to Monterrey.

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