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World Cup 2022

Get the latest news and updates on the Fifa World Cup, including dates, schedule, fixtures and teams

Moroccan football supporters gather in Rabat to celebrate the team's last-16 win over Canada. AFP

Egypt and Morocco fans dream of World Cup glory as Messi and Mbappe await

UAEJuly 05, 2026

Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup play-off final against Bolivia in Mexico. AFP

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The goal that healed a nation: Aymen Hussein and Iraq’s World Cup story

FootballApril 10, 2026

The Iraq national football team greets the Iraqis gathered to celebrate from an open-top bus during a public reception after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, in Baghdad, Iraq April 4, 2026. REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Iraq's World Cup-bound players receive heroes' welcome in Baghdad

FootballApril 04, 2026

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Ali Al-Hamadi and Frans Putros celebrate with the flag of Kurdistan after qualifying for FIFA World Cup REUTERS / Raquel Cunha

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Forty years on, Iraq return to the World Cup at last

FootballApril 01, 2026

Italy players during their penalty shout-out defeat to Bosnia in their Fifa World Cup play-off. EPA

Italy in shock after missing out on third straight Fifa World Cup

FootballApril 01, 2026

Turkey's Ferdi Kadioglu, left, celebrates scoring against Romania. He and Arda Guler, right, are central to the team's chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup. Reuters

Turkey one win away from ending 24 years of World Cup hurt

FootballMarch 31, 2026

Iraq players in Mexico ahead of their intercontinental play-off for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team

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Iraq one step from first World Cup in 40 years after overcoming travel problems

FootballMarch 30, 2026

Bolivia's Miguel Terceros, left, celebrates with teammates Robson Matheus, second left, Roberto Fernandez and Ramiro Vaca after scoring a penalty during the World Cup qualifiers semi-final against Suriname in Mexico. AFP

Iraq to face Bolivia for spot in 2026 Fifa World Cup

FootballMarch 27, 2026

The first training session for Iraqi national team in Monterrey, Mexico, in preparation for the Intercontinental Playoff for the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Iraq National Football Team

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World Cup play-offs: Iraq look to clinch spot as Italy aim to end 12-year exile

FootballMarch 24, 2026

Iran fans cheer on their team against the UAE at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran during World Cup qualifying. AFP

'Iran does not want to play World Cup games in the US – you can't blame them'

FootballMarch 19, 2026

Iran midfielder Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh celebrates scoring against North Korea in World Cup qualifying. AFP

Iran seek to have World Cup matches moved from the United States to Mexico

FootballMarch 17, 2026

Iraq's Mohanad Ali, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring against the UAE in World Cup qualifying. AP

Iraq to travel to Mexico on private planes for 2026 World Cup play-off

FootballMarch 15, 2026

Al Ain's Yahya Ben Khaleq scores. UAE Pro League, Al Ain v Al Wasl. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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UAE players on alert over World Cup uncertainty as title race heats up

FootballMarch 13, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on doubts over Iran's participation in the World Cup

CartoonMarch 12, 2026

The UAE missed out on qualification to the 2026 World Cup, but could yet benefit if Iran formally withdraw from the tournament. AFP

Could UAE take Iran's place at Fifa World Cup?

FootballMarch 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump, left, and Fifa chief Gianni Infantino. AFP

'Under no circumstances': Iran to boycott World Cup despite Trump welcome

FootballMarch 11, 2026

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