World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom

Iraq have overcome tough circumstances to reach the World Cup for the first time in 30 years, with the lineup now complete. But Iran's potential withdrawal still hangs over a tournament fraught with political issues.

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World Cup 2026: Iraq qualify but Iran doubts loom

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