Iroq defeated Bolivia and advanced to the World Cup

The Iraq national football team defeated Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff final and secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

With this important victory, the Iraq team solidified its place as one of the 48 teams participating in the upcoming global tournament. The decisive match took place at the Estadio BBVA stadium in Monterrey, Mexico.

In the game, the Iraq national team won 2-1 against their South American opponent. Ali Al Hamadi opened the scoring in the 10th minute.

Bolivia equalized in the 33rd minute with a goal from Moises Paniagua. However, in the second half, at the 53rd minute, Aymen Husayn scored, securing Iraq's victory.

Both teams fought actively every minute of the game, and tactical changes were made in the second half. However, Iraq's defense withstood Bolivia's final attacks and maintained the lead.

This historic victory is a major achievement for Iraqi football, as the team prepares to test its strength on the world stage in 2026. Source: One.uz