Iraq football team train ahead of World Cup inter-confederation play-off in Mexico

  • The first training session for the Iraqi national team in Monterrey, Mexico, in preparation for the Intercontinental play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
    The first training session for the Iraqi national team in Monterrey, Mexico, in preparation for the Intercontinental play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
  • Iraq players prepare for the winner of Bolivia v Suriname, whom they will play on March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
    Iraq players prepare for the winner of Bolivia v Suriname, whom they will play on March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
  • Iraq head coach Graham Arnold. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
    Iraq head coach Graham Arnold. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
  • The Iraqi Football Association had to charter private jets to fly the squad to Mexico due to the travel disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
    The Iraqi Football Association had to charter private jets to fly the squad to Mexico due to the travel disruption caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
  • Iraq hope to qualify for a first World Cup finals since 1986. Photo: Iraq National Football Team
    Iraq hope to qualify for a first World Cup finals since 1986. Photo: Iraq National Football Team