Iraq Qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 After 2-1 Win Over Bolivia

GUADALUPE, MEXICO – Iraq national football team secured a historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Bolivia national football team 2-1 in the final of the playoff tournament.

The match was played at BBVA Stadium, where Iraq ended a 30-year wait to return to the world’s biggest football stage.

Goals from Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein helped the “Lions of Mesopotamia” secure a narrow but crucial victory against the South American side.

Bolivia fought hard throughout the match but could not overcome Iraq’s strong attacking performance. The win confirms Iraq as the 48th team to qualify for the expanded 2026 World Cup.

This qualification marks a major achievement for Iraqi football, as the team returns to the global stage after decades. Fans celebrated the historic victory, calling it a proud moment for the nation.

More details about the match, including full statistics and reactions, are expected to follow.