The Iraq national football team managed to draw 1-1 with Spain in an international friendly match, as both teams prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

What happened in the match?

The Iraq national team played a strong match against Spain and managed to maintain the draw until the end of the game.

A glimpse of the match

The match was played at the Abanca-Riazor Stadium in La Coruña, Spain, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Starting lineup

Iraq's starting lineup: Ahmed Basil, Hussein Ali, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Merchas Doski, Amir Al-Ammari, Zaid Ismael, Marko Farji, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ali Jasim, Ali Al-Hamadi.

Upcoming matches

The Iraq national team will face their opponents in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in North America. Iraq is scheduled to play against Cabo Verde on June 15, then against Saudi Arabia on June 21, and finally against Uruguay on June 26.