Iraq nationwide soccer group have formally certified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing their first look on the match since 1986, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on his x deal with.
He posted:
OFFICIAL: Iraq are certified for the 2026 World Cup!
In distinction, Softfootball earlier confirmed that Italy nationwide soccer group have been eradicated from the 2026 World Cup, marking a 3rd consecutive failure to qualify following earlier absences in 2018 and 2022.
Italy’s hopes ended after a playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina nationwide soccer group, dropping on penalties after Alessandro Bastoni was despatched off.
The “Lions of Mesopotamia” [Iraq] sealed qualification with a 2–1 victory over Bolivia nationwide soccer group, sparking celebrations throughout Baghdad, the place followers took to the streets with music, fireworks, and widespread jubilation.
In the meantime, Turkey nationwide soccer group have additionally secured qualification, ending a 24-year absence since their historic third-place end in 2002. They booked their place with a slender 1–0 victory over Kosovo nationwide soccer group within the European playoff remaining on March 31, 2026.
