Iraq players get grand welcome in Baghdad - in pictures

  • Iraqi players greet fans during a public reception in Baghdad after qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time since 1986. Reuters
    Iraqi players greet fans during a public reception in Baghdad after qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time since 1986. Reuters
  • Members of Iraq's team sit atop an open-top bus as they greet fans along the Jadriya area of central Baghdad. AFP
    Members of Iraq's team sit atop an open-top bus as they greet fans along the Jadriya area of central Baghdad. AFP
  • Iraqi players celebrate with fans in Baghdad after qualifying for the Fifa World Cup. AFP
    Iraqi players celebrate with fans in Baghdad after qualifying for the Fifa World Cup. AFP
  • Fans greet the Iraqi national team in central Baghdad. AFP
    Fans greet the Iraqi national team in central Baghdad. AFP
  • Iraq qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. AFP
    Iraq qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. AFP
  • Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 in in Mexico to qualify for the World Cup. AFP
    Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 in in Mexico to qualify for the World Cup. AFP