The Iraq national team defeats Andorra in a friendly match held in Spain as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n
The match marked an important step in the Lions of Mesopotamia\u2019s training camp as the team continues to build readiness for upcoming international fixtures.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the Iraqi Football Association announced the starting lineup for the friendly encounter.<\/p>\n
The international friendly between Iraq and Andorra kicked off on Friday, with the coaching staff using the match to assess player form and tactical readiness.<\/p>\n
The starting lineup included:<\/p>\n
Fahad Talib
\nAhmed Yahya
\nZaid Tahseen
\nAkam Hashem
\nMustafa Saadoun
\nAymen Sher
\nZidane Iqbal
\nMarko Faraj
\nAhmed Qasim
\nMohanad Ali
\nAli Youssef<\/p>\n
Iraq secured a 1-0 win thanks to a goal by Ali Youssef in the 20th minute of the match.<\/p>\n
The early strike proved decisive, with Iraq maintaining control to see out the game.<\/p>\n
The result offers a morale boost as the team continues its preparations for the World Cup finals.<\/p>\n
Iraq is scheduled to face Spain next Thursday at Deportivo La Coru\u00f1a\u2019s Riazor Stadium.<\/p>\n
The match forms part of a broader preparation program aimed at strengthening team cohesion and testing tactical strategies against high-level opposition.<\/p>\n
The current training phase focuses on:<\/p>\n
Improving tactical coordination
\nEnhancing physical readiness
\nGaining experience against diverse playing styles<\/p>\n
As the Iraq national team defeats Andorra, the victory provides positive momentum ahead of more challenging friendlies. With the upcoming match against Spain, the Lions of Mesopotamia continue fine-tuning preparations for World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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