Iraq became the 48th and final nation to qualify for the upcoming World Cup after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a playoff final in Monterrey, Mexico. Aymen Hussein reportedly scored the winning goal eight minutes into the second half. Iraqi players celebrated their World Cup advancement in Monterrey.
This is reportedly the first time in 40 years that Iraq has reached the World Cup. The team includes Amir Al-Ammari, who played the full 90 minutes and was reportedly one of the best players on the field. Iraq will reportedly be in Group I with France, Senegal, and Norway.