Baghdad: The Iraqi Football Association has announced its strategy for the national team's journey to Mexico, where they are set to compete in an international playoff match later this month against either Bolivia or Suriname.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, Firas Bahr Al-Uloom, a member of the Football Association, stated that the association has crafted a plan to facilitate the national team's arrival in Mexico. This plan was initiated after receiving approval from Mexican authorities regarding entry visas, which are crucial for the upcoming decisive World Cup qualifier.
Bahr Al-Uloom elaborated on two major concerns awaiting FIFA's decision. The first is the Iraqi Football Association's request to postpone the match due to the ongoing regional situation. The second issue pertains to the Iranian Football Federation's decision on their participation in the World Cup.
Additionally, Bahr Al-Uloom mentioned an alternative travel arrangement has been prepared should the match schedule remain unchanged and if flights from Baghdad International Airport continue to be suspended. In this scenario, the team would travel overland to Diyarbakir, Turkey, before flying to Mexico via Istanbul on the 21st of this month.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency