Iraq Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup After 40-Year Absence
Iraq has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the global playoff final on Wednesday, marking their return to the tournament after 40 years away.
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Match Highlights:
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Ali Al-Hamadi opened the scoring for Iraq in the 10th minute.
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Bolivia equalized through Moses Panayjua in the 38th minute.
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Captain Ayman Hussein sealed the win with a close-range strike in the 53rd minute.
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Iraq joins Group G alongside France, Senegal, and Norway. A massive achievement for the Lions of Mesopotamia—congratulations! ??
(News based on your update; historic moment amid regional excitement.)
