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Iraq

Guadalajara, Monterrey to host World Cup playoff tournament Guadalajara, Monterrey to host World Cup playoff tournament

Mexican cities Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the intercontinental playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced Wednesday.

Best stories, wildest celebrations from amazing week of World Cup qualifiers Best stories, wildest celebrations from amazing week of World Cup qualifiers

The past week of World Cup qualifiers was a reminder that, when entire nations are gripped by joy and heartbreak, it can be football at its very best.

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Graham Arnold helps keep Iraq's World Cup hopes alive Graham Arnold helps keep Iraq's World Cup hopes alive

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, helping Iraq a 2-1 win over the U.A.E. and, with it, a place in the intercontinental playoffs for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to renew rivalry in fourth round of Asian FIFA World Cup qualifiers Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to renew rivalry in fourth round of Asian FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia will get the chance to pull off another upset against Saudi Arabia in the next stage of the Asian qualifiers.

World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever? World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup? What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman are all still looking to keep their World Cup dream alive on Tuesday.

South Korea qualify for 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over 10-man Iraq South Korea qualify for 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over 10-man Iraq

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM SOUTH KOREA 2-0 WIN OVER IRAQ TO QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP

Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold becomes Iraq coach Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold becomes Iraq coach

Former Socceroos' boss Graham Arnold will seek to reach the finals of another World Cup after taking the reins as coach of Iraq.

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill? Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

Choudhury joins list of Premier League's lone internationals Choudhury joins list of Premier League's lone internationals

Hamza Choudhury's debut for Bangladesh adds him to an exclusive club: players who are the sole representative of their country in the Premier League.

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Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Aymen Hussein 8 15 0
Mohannad Ali K.. 3 16 1
Ali Jasim 2 20 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Ali Jasim 4 20 2
Amir Al-Ammari 4 18 2
Mohannad Ali K.. 1 16 3