بعد التأهل التاريخي.. العراق يواجه هلاند وماني في كأس العالم 2026
Iraq qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Bolivia 2-1, marking their first World Cup appearance in 40 years since 1986. The historic achievement sparked massive celebrations across Iraqi cities and brings the total number of Arab nations in the tournament to eight.
Summary
Iraq achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 victory over Bolivia, ending a 40-year absence from the tournament since their last appearance in Mexico 1986. The qualification triggered widespread celebrations throughout Iraq, with cities like Baghdad erupting in joy as streets turned into festivals with dancing, singing, and flag-waving. The match took place at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, where Iraqi communities filled the stands despite travel difficulties and challenging conditions. Under Australian coach Graham Arnold's leadership, the team overcame significant obstacles including difficult travel arrangements through Jordan. The qualification increases Arab representation in the World Cup to a record eight nations - Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, and Algeria from Africa, plus Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq from Asia. However, Iraq faces a challenging group stage draw that includes France (two-time world champions) and other strong opponents. Former Iraqi international player Mouaffak Abdel Wahab acknowledged that while Iraq may be the weakest team in their group technically, the achievement represents a new chapter for Iraqi football and the potential to make their mark on the world stage.
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#بي_بي_سي حجز العراق آخر بطاقة مؤهلة إلى نهائيات كأس العالم بعد فوزه على بوليفيا 2-1 في مباراة الملحق العالمي، ليعود إلى البطولة بعد غياب دام 40 عاما. وسجل أيمن حسين هدف الفوز في الشوط الثاني، ليصبح العراق المنتخب الـ48 والأخير المتأهل إلى البطولة التي ستقام في كندا والمكسيك والولايات المتحدة. وكان علي الحمادي قد منح العراق التقدم في الدقيقة العاشرة على ملعب مونتيري، قبل أن تدرك بوليفيا التعادل قبل نهاية الشوط الأول. وسيلعب العراق ضمن المجموعة التاسعة في كأس العالم التي تضم فرنسا والنرويج والسنغال. هذه القناة الرسمية لبي بي سي نيوز عربي على يوتيوب. هل أنت مهتم بمعرفة آخر الأخبار من منظور حيادي؟ أنت في المكان الصحيح. بي بي سي من أكثر مصادر الأخبار موثوقية في العالم. ستجد هنا أفلاماً وثائقية، تحقيقات استقصائية، مقابلات وشرحاً لآخر الأحداث التي تهمك في السياسة، والمجتمع والعلوم والصحة. تابعونا على منصاتنا الأخرى الموقع الإلكتروني 👈 https://www.bbc.com/arabic انستغرام 👈 https://www.instagram.com/bbcarabic/ فيسبوك 👈 https://www.facebook.com/BBCnewsArabic/ إكس 👈 https://x.com/bbcarabic واتساب 👈 https://bbc.in/41wBNr3 "مجلة+" 👈 https://bbc.in/4jf8aQU
Key Insights
- Former player Mouaffak Abdel Wahab argued that Iraq may be technically weaker than their three group opponents but believes the team can still make an impact and that mental and physical preparation will be crucial for facing stronger teams
- Coach Graham Arnold was credited with successfully managing pressure and delivering on his promise to qualify Iraq for the World Cup despite the team facing difficult travel conditions and regional challenges
- The transcript reveals that Bolivia was actually ranked higher than Iraq (76th vs 58th) but Iraq's technical superiority against South American competition like Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia was questioned by the former international player
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Transcript
After more than 40 years and almost half a century of waiting, Iraq finally won the World Cup in 2026 after winning Bolivia 2-1 in the final of the World Cup. This is the second time in history that the Rafeidain Lions have participated in the World Cup after the final of 1986 in Mexico when they dropped the competition from the group stage. This is the moment of celebration of the Rafeidain Lions with the appreciation that the Iraqi National Team described as a national dream. The event is historical and the joy is still joy. Baghdad did not sleep. Baghdad and the cities of Iraq are waiting for the result. As soon as the final flight was launched,…
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