Basra: Our national football team has qualified for the World Cup playoffs after defeating the UAE national team 2-1 in the second leg of the Asian playoff at Basra International Stadium. This victory ensures the team's progression to the next stage of the competition.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the first leg in Abu Dhabi last Thursday concluded with a 1-1 draw, which ultimately gave the Iraqi team a 3-2 aggregate victory. This overall win marks a significant achievement for the team on their journey to the World Cup playoffs.