At their first World Cup since Mexico 1986, Iraq face an uphill battle in arguably the toughest group of the tournament, where few fans will be able to attend

At their first World Cup since Mexico 1986, Iraq face an uphill battle in arguably the toughest group of the tournament, where few fans will be able to attend

Iraq qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Bolivia in a play-off, ending a 40-year wait and uniting a nation behind the Lions of Mesopotamia.