Iraq Beat Bolivia 2-1 To Claim Final World Cup Place

RunWithRugs · 2026-04-02T01:26:48+00:00

Iraq secured its first World Cup appearance in 40 years by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a playoff match, making them the final team to qualify. They will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway.

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2026-04-02 01:26:48

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(MENAFN- The Peninsula) AFP

Monterrey, Mexico: Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years.

Iraq, whose preparations for Tuesday playoff had been disrupted by the war in the Middle East, will play in World Cup Group I against France, Senegal and Norway.

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