Iraq ends 40-year World Cup exile as Baghdad erupts in joy

Nationaldailyng | 01-04-2026 11:01pm |

Iraq’s streets came alive with celebrations early Wednesday morning as the Lions of Mesopotamia secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in four decades, beating Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental playoff final in Monterrey, Mexico and in doing so, becoming the 48th and last nation to qualify for

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