Iraq end 30-year wait for World Cup with qualifying final win over Bolivia
By Hafsa Adil
Published on April 1, 2026.
Iraq has ended its 30-year wait for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the final of the playoff tournament in Mexico. The victory made the country the 48th team to qualify for the tournament. Goals were scored by Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein.
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