Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot
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We are just hours away from finding out the last team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Bolivia and Iraq bring the playoff action to a close and are hoping to secure the coveted ticket. Everything
Iraq became the 48th and final team to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff Tuesday, overcoming last-minute logistical problems and ending a wait of four decades.
Iraq play against Bolivia in the Pathway 1 semifinal of the FIFA World Cup qualification inter-confederation play-offs. Here’s all the essential information, including kickoff times and how to watch the match live on TV and streaming services.
Iraq beat Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff to claim the final spot in the record-breaking 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Bolivia players Robson Matheus and Miguel Terceros and coach Oscar Villegas talk about their Iraq encounter and managing the moment.
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