INA - BAGHDAD
The Iraqi national team delegation departed for the United States to participate in the 2026 World Cup finals, after completing its preparatory camp and friendly matches in preparation for the tournament.
The team's departure for the United States comes after a strong friendly match against the Spanish national team last night in the Spanish city of La Coruña, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
During the match, the Iraqi team displayed a high level of technical skill and remarkable tactical discipline, successfully matching one of the top contenders for the world title.
They presented a solid defensive performance alongside a clear attacking threat, amidst great optimism for a respectable showing by the Lions of Mesopotamia in their first World Cup appearance in four decades.