"Iraq's qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has completed the lineup of 48 nations for the tournament hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Lions of Mesopotamia edged Bolivia 2-1 on Tuesday to win the second final of the FIFA Playoff tournament in Mexico."
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be its biggest ever, with 48 nations playing instead of the usual 32, and 104 matches in 16 venues across the three host nations."
"Mexico in group A, which includes South Korea and Czechia, will be one of the toughest of the 12 groups. Team USA are alongside Australia, Paraguay, and Turkiye."
"The World Cup's first game will be a throwback to 2010 when Mexico takes on South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City in a replay of the tournament opener."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 nations, the largest tournament to date. Iraq secured its spot by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the playoffs. Other qualifiers include the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Turkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, and Czechia. The tournament will consist of 104 matches across 16 venues. Argentina aims to defend its title, while debutants include Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. The opening match will see Mexico face South Africa in a nostalgic rematch from 2010.
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