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Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

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01-04-2026 | 03:16

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Iraq qualify for World Cup with win over Bolivia

Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff on Tuesday, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.

Aymen Hussein steered home a second-half winner to see the Iraqis become the 48th and last team to qualify for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Iraq will compete in Group I at the June 11 to July 19 World Cup along with France, ⁠Norway and Senegal.

Iraq, the ninth team from Asia to qualify, were quickly out of the blocks and Bolivia goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra made a fingertip save to push Amir Al Ammari’s curling free kick onto his crossbar.

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