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2026 World Cup: Mexico to Host Intercontinental Playoffs in Guadalajara, Monterrey

Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup

NOVEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Iraq Keeps World Cup Hopes Alive With Late Winner Against UAE

Iraq has kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive by beating the United Arab Emirates.

NOVEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Are the United Arab Emirates eliminated from 2026 World Cup after loss to Iraq? The United Arab Emirates suffered a heartbreaking loss to Iraq in the second leg of the AFC 2026 World Cup Qualifying Playoffs final.

NOVEMBER 18 • BOLAVIP.COM

How To Watch: Saudi Arabia vs Iraq in the AFC Asian Qualifiers on beIN SPORTS This Tuesday, Saudi Arabia and Iraq will face off in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA Worl...

OCTOBER 13 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup

Japan will become the first qualifier to join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup if it beats Bahrain on Thursday

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Al-Nassr draws with Al-Shorta in first game in rebranded AFC Champions League Elite

Without an ill Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia has drawn with Al-Shorta of Iraq 1-1 in the first ever game in the revamped and rebranded AFC Champions League Elite

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press

Jordan overcomes 10-man Iraq to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals

Aymen Hussein was sent off moments after putting Iraq within sight of the Asian Cup quarterfinals and Jordan fought back to win 3-2 in Qatar

JANUARY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Hussein scores twice as Iraq upsets Japan to reach Asian Cup knockout stage

Aymen Hussein has scored both goals as Iraq shocked Asian Cup favorite Japan 2-1 to claim a place in the knockout stage

JANUARY 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Deadly stampede could affect Iraq's World Cup hopes

Iraq has won the Gulf Cup for the first time since 1988 with a 3-2 victory over Oman but the triumph was marred by a deadly stampede outside the Basra International Stadium

JANUARY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Journalist imprisoned over leaked UAE-Iraq pre-game comments

Prosecutors in the United Arab Emirates say they have imprisoned a television journalist over apparently leaked pre-match comments made before the Emirates’ tie with Iraq during a...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Ten Cate’s Al-Wahda reaches ACL group stage with playoff win SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - The delayed Asian Champions League started Wednesday with teams from Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates and Ir...

APRIL 7, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Ten Cate's Al-Wahda reaches ACL group stage with playoff win

The delayed Asian Champions League started Wednesday with teams from Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq winning playoff games to move into the group stage

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Olunga’s Al-Duhail land Saudi Arabian, Iranian and Iraqi opponents in AFC Champions League draw Michael Olunga’s Al-Duhail SC to face Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahly, Esteghlal of Iran, and Al Shorta of Iraq in Group C of the AFC Champions Leagu...

JANUARY 28, 2021 • GOAL.COM

FIFA says Iraq unsafe to host World Cup qualifying games

FIFA says Iraq is not safe enough to host World Cup qualifying games against Iran and Bahrain

NOVEMBER 6, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

FIFA clears Iraq to host World Cup qualifying games in Basra

FIFA says the southern Iraqi city of Basra can host the national team's return to playing World Cup qualifying games at home

AUGUST 24, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Draw for the Asian qualifying groups for the 2022 World Cup

Draw for the Asian qualifying groups for the 2022 World Cup

JULY 17, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Soccer team in Sweden gives world’s Kurds something to cheer

Soccer team in Sweden gives world's Kurds something to cheer

OCTOBER 26, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Iraq hosts friendly tournament after 3-decade FIFA ban

BAGHDAD (AP) ��� Iraqi soccer fans are celebrating the lifting of FIFA's three-decade-long ban on their country holding international compet...

MARCH 23, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Watch Neymar score gold medal-winning PK, give Brazil dream finish to Rio 2016

Brazil have their first gold medal in men's soccer, and Neymar is the hero.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Brazil are on the brink of elimination after second goalless draw at the Olympics

Are Neymar & Co really about to blow this?

AUGUST 8, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Olympics soccer draw pits host Brazil against South Africa, Iraq and Denmark

Brazil have never been Olympic champions and lost to Mexico in the final in London in 2012.

APRIL 14, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Syrian soccer player-turned-refugee in Iraq mulls options

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) For a while, it seemed Nosheen Hanaan's dream was coming true: The budding star qualified to be goalie on Syria's national soccer team at the age of 18 after earn...

NOVEMBER 23, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Large police operation under way in Paris suburb

PARIS (AP) The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):

NOVEMBER 18, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Obama would 'welcome' Russian focus on IS

PARIS (AP) The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):

NOVEMBER 18, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

The Latest: Paris attackers known to American intelligence

PARIS (AP) The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):

NOVEMBER 18, 2015 • FOX SPORTS