FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Iraq vs Palestine, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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Iraq

vs
Palestine

About

Iraq are hosting Palestine at Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Iraq Leaders

# Player Stats
Aymen Hussein Matches: 6, Goals: 5
Ali Jasim Matches: 8, Goals: 2
Mohannad Ali K.. Matches: 6, Goals: 2

Palestine Leaders

# Player Stats
Oday Dabbagh Matches: 8, Goals: 3
10 Shehab Qumbor Matches: 2, Goals: 2
Michael Terman.. Matches: 8, Goals: 1

Head To Head Record

Date Last Five Games Competition
Iraq
 1-0
Palestine
International Friendly
Palestine
 3-0
Iraq
International Friendly
Iraq
 0-0
Palestine
International Friendly
Iraq
 2-0
Palestine
AFC Asian Cup
Iraq
 2-2
Palestine
AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Basra International Stadium
Location: Basra, Iraq

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Jordan 2 +2 4
2 South Korea 2 +2 4
3 Iraq 2 +1 4
4 Kuwait 2 0 2
Full Standings

WCQ - AFC News

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