Iraq's head coach, Graham Arnold, has asked FIFA to reschedule the team's upcoming World Cup qualifier due to the Iran war, which continues to disrupt air travel. The Asian team is currently scheduled to play either Bolivia or Suriname in an intercontinental playoff on March 31 at Estadio BBVA near Monterrey, Mexico. However, Iraqi airspace remains closed until April 1, making participation in the upcoming game difficult. Arnold has requested FIFA to delay the game, giving it time to decide how to handle the war's impact on the World Cup. There is speculation that Iran may be unable to participate due to its already qualified status.