Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

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Iraq's forward #09 Ali Al-Hamadi (L) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Published On 1 Apr 2026

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Iraq have ended a 30-year wait for an appearance at the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the final of the playoff tournament in Mexico, making them the 48th team to qualify for the tournament.

Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein helped the Lions of Mesopotamia edge past the South American nation at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on Tuesday.

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