Iraq will host Kuwait in their third-round match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers in Barsa on Thursday. Here are the ...

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The Iraq national team has seen a resurgence in performance over recent years, reflecting a growing competitiveness on the Asian stage. This revival is largely attributed to the blending of youthful ...

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 26: Iraq's national football team emerged victorious in the inaugural Gulf Cup for Veterans 2025 after defeating Oman in a penalty shootout, with the match ending in a goalless draw ...

BASRA, Iraq March 19: Kuwait’s Ahmed Al-Dhafiri emphasized the significance of the Blues' upcoming matches in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Iraq and Oman.

Kuwaiti football supporters are granted free visas to attend the game against the Iraqi national team in the 2026 World Cup ...

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Iraq's football federation has launched ticket sales for the 25th Gulf Cup, the first regional football competition to be hosted by the country for more than 40 years. The Cup brings together the ...

Iraq have played at one FIFA World Cup, which was back in Mexico in 1986, whilst Kuwait have also played at just one global ...

The tournament is organised by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation and includes its eight member nations: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Yemen. Principally to take ...