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Iraq's World Cup Dream: Tough Group Awaits
10 Jun
Summary
- Iraq enters final World Cup warmup after drawing with Spain.
- Iraq makes first World Cup appearance in 40 years.
- Venezuela failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Iraq is preparing for their final World Cup warm-up match, buoyed by a recent 1-1 draw against Spain. Under Australian coach Graham Arnold, the Iraqi team, while lacking widely recognized stars, will bring significant heart to their first World Cup in four decades.
However, their draw places them in an exceptionally difficult group alongside powerhouses France, Senegal, and Norway. Iraq's World Cup journey commences with a match against Norway in Boston on June 16.
In contrast, Venezuela will be spectators at the World Cup, having failed to secure qualification. Oswaldo Vizcarrondo's squad, who have no prior World Cup appearances, finished eighth in their qualifying group.
They narrowly missed an inter-confederation playoff by a two-point margin. Venezuela is currently playing their second and final friendly in the United States this summer, following a 2-1 defeat to Türkiye in Miami.
