‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup
- Posted on March 10, 2026
- By CNN
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‘A lot of sleepless nights’: Why the war in Iran might cost Iraq a berth in the 2026 World Cup
Iraq’s men’s national soccer team is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years – in theory. Events far beyond their control have reinforced the adage that the last mile is often the hardest.
