The Iraq national football team is preparing to face the Spanish national team in a friendly match as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The match will take place on June 4 at the Riazor Stadium in A Coruña, Spain. This match is part of Iraq's training camp before traveling to the United States for the World Cup. The announcement was made by the Iraq Football Association during the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. This will be Iraq's second appearance in the World Cup, following their first participation in the 1986 Mexico World Cup. Iraq will compete in Group 9 alongside France, Senegal, and Norway. The match will be an important opportunity for Australian coach Graham Arnold to prepare the team for the significant challenges ahead in the tournament.