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Iraq's FIFA World Cup Aspirations Jeopardized by US-Israel Conflict with Iran, Causing Travel Uncertainty
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Iraq's World Cup Dream in Peril: War in West Asia Threatens Play-off Participation
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Firstpost
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05-03-2026, 13:19
Iraq's World Cup Dream in Peril: War in West Asia Threatens Play-off Participation
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Iraq's FIFA World Cup 2026 hopes are jeopardized by escalating conflict in West Asia, making travel for play-offs uncertain.
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The inter-confederation play-offs are scheduled for March 26-31 in Monterrey, Mexico.
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Iraq's airspace closure for four weeks means 40% of the squad cannot travel; an alternative road trip to Turkey is unsafe.
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Many players and staff lack visas for Mexico/US, with embassies closed due to conflict, hindering processing.
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FIFA insists play-offs will proceed as planned, despite crisis talks with the Iraq Football Association (IFA).
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