Sharjah24: Iraq suffered a 2-0 defeat to Venezuela at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, in their final preparation match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Defensive mistakes overshadowed Iraq’s performance as they fell 2-0 to Venezuela at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, in their last warm-up fixture before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Unlike their recent draw against European champions Spain on June 4 in La Coruña, the "Lions of Mesopotamia," led by Australian coach Graham Arnold, concluded their World Cup preparations on a disappointing note against Venezuela, the only South American nation never to have qualified for a World Cup.
Iraq, making only their second World Cup appearance after their debut in 1986, will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway.
Iraq enjoyed strong backing from supporters, with hundreds of fans waving dozens of Iraqi flags in the stands.
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